Huntsmen

Huntsmen
Huntsman Hunts"man, n.; pl. {Huntsmen}. 1. One who hunts, or who practices hunting. [1913 Webster]

2. The person whose office it is to manage the chase or to look after the hounds. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]

{Huntsman's cup} (Bot.), the sidesaddle flower, or common American pitcher plant ({Sarracenia purpurea}). [1913 Webster]


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