Still-hunting

Still-hunting
Still-hunt Still"-hunt`, n. A hunting for game in a quiet and cautious manner, or under cover; stalking; hence, colloquially, the pursuit of any object quietly and cautiously. -- {Still"-hunt`er}, n. -- {Still"-hunt`ing}, n. [U.S.] [1913 Webster]

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