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Meaning of hunt's-up | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A tune played on the horn very early in the morning to call out the hunters; hence, any rousing sound or call.
    obsolete
  2. 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.
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See also

Huntaway huntboard Hunte Hunted huntee Hunter

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