huntsman

[ huhnts-muhn ]

noun

, plural hunts·men.

1. the member of a hunt staff who manages the hounds during the hunt.
2. a hunter.

huntsman

/ ˈhʌntsmən /

noun

1. a person who hunts
2. a person who looks after and trains hounds, and manages them during a hunt

Other Words From

• huntsman·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of huntsman¹

First recorded in 1560–70; hunt + 's ¹ + man

Example Sentences

Instead of a four-wheeler or motorbike, the huntsmen are instead sitting on their couch, which is propelled by their motorized living room.

From Seattle Times

Billy Lee had a special role as the huntsman, tending the horses and riding beside Washington on the foxhunts that Washington loved so much.

From Literature

Woodward, 39, huntsman of the Ruabon-based Wynnstay hunt at the time has a previous conviction for interfering with a badger sett.

From BBC

A large African huntsman spider has been found in Edinburgh, after it stowed away in a traveller's suitcase.

From BBC

The 60-year-old was struck by a huntsman's horse when it jumped a gate as she monitored a meet in Rutland with the Hertfordshire Hunt Saboteurs.

From BBC