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blooding

American

[bluhd-ing] / ˈblʌd ɪŋ /

noun

Chiefly British.

(in fox hunting) an informal initiation ceremony in which the face of a novice is smeared with the blood of the first fox that person has seen killed.

Etymology

Origin of blooding

First recorded in 1590–1600; blood + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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I think it was a good way of blooding him on his international debut.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2024

In the meantime, Dave Sarachan has been operating as interim head coach and dutifully going about blooding a series of young players in some tough friendlies.

From The Guardian • Sep. 11, 2018

The youngsters they are blooding into the first team are talented, ready to impress.

From The Guardian • May 6, 2013

This is in no small part due to the money the England and Wales Cricket Board have invested in blooding players for international cricket.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2012

"They are blooding him again," he said; and then—"What are you doing here?"

From Oddsfish! by Benson, Robert Hugh

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