Meaning of hunt's-up | Babel Free
Definitions
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A tune played on the horn very early in the morning to call out the hunters; hence, any rousing sound or call. obsolete
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Any disturbing sound or noise; a racket, a disturbance. obsolete
Examples
“Since arme from arme that voyce doth vs affray, Hunting thee hence, with Hunts-vp to the day”
“Time plays the hunt's-up to thy sleepy head.”
“I'll play theſe Rake-hells such a Hunts up, / As were they ſhee's would turn their ⸺ up.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.