whipper-in

American  

[hwip-er-in, wip-] / ˈʰwɪp ərˈɪn, ˈwɪp- /

noun

plural

whippers-in

1. Fox Hunting. a professional or honorary member of a hunt staff who assists the huntsman with the hounds.

2. British. whip.

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whipper-in British  

noun

1. a person employed to assist the huntsman managing the hounds in a hunt

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Etymology

Origin of whipper-in

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

Huntsman John Finnegan and whipper-in Rhys Matcham from the Quorn Hunt were on trial for breaching the 2004 Hunting Act in Leicestershire last year.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2021

But after all, it was not his business to be the whipper-in for lectures.

From Molly Brown of Kentucky by Speed, Nell

The whipper-in immediately climbs the tree in which the little red-brown animal still peacefully cracks its nuts, its pretty tail curled well over its head.

From Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field by Various

The duties of the whipper-in are to a great extent explained by his title.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various

“We don't know where he is leading us,” said Hayter, who had been whipper-in.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by Morley, John