huntsman

noun

hunts·​man ˈhən(t)-smən How to pronounce huntsman (audio)
1
2
: a person who manages a hunt and looks after the hounds
3
: huntsman spider
The huntsman does not capture its prey in a web but stalks and chases it with stealth and speed.Lloyd Johnson

Examples of huntsman in a Sentence

the huntsman presented the king with two pheasants for the royal table
Recent Examples on the Web Her husband of 36 years – and exactly one week – stayed home with their 2-year-old goldendoodle, Orion, named like the huntsman placed among the stars by a god, and their black Jeep in the driveway. Sharif Paget, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024 Orion: Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed amongst the stars, securing his place in heroic tales for all time. Taylor Grothe, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024 In David Mackenzie's Whistleblower Thriller 'Relay' - Toronto Film Festival Inspired by the legendary tale, Claes Bang takes on the role of William Tell, a noble huntsman whose peaceful life is shattered when the ruthless Austrian Empire invades his homeland of Switzerland. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024 William Tell, set in 1307 and adapting Friedrich Schiller’s play, stars Danish actor Claes Bang as huntsman Tell, Ben Kingsley as King Albrecht, Rafe Spall as Stauffacher and Jonathan Pryce as Attinghausen. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for huntsman 

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Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of huntsman was in 1561

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“Huntsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/huntsman. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

huntsman

noun
hunts·​man ˈhən(t)-smən How to pronounce huntsman (audio)
1
: a person who hunts game
2
: a person who manages a hunt and looks after the hounds

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