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huntsman


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who hunts for a living or as a hobby.

    - "The huntsman tracked the deer through the forest."
    - "The huntsman's dog helped him find the game."
    - "The huntsman sold the pelts to make a living."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75271980"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with huntsman
huntswoman , huntshaman , puntsman
Variants
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huntsman , huntsmen , huntsman spider , huntsman spiders
Etymology
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From Old English huntmann, from hunten to hunt + mann man.


Trivia
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  1. The Huntsman of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale is often depicted as having a silver horn or a goat's horns on his helmet.

  2. The term 'huntsman' is also used to refer to the driver of a hearse in some parts of the United States.

  3. In medieval Europe, the role of the huntsman was often associated with the nobility, and huntsmen were often given land and other privileges in exchange for their skills.


Related Concepts
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  1. hunting: The practice of pursuing and killing or capturing wild animals for food, sport, or other purposes.

  2. gamekeeper: A person employed to manage and protect a game reserve, typically by controlling the population of game animals through hunting or other means.


Culture
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The huntsman is a common figure in literature and folklore, particularly in European traditions. He is often depicted as a solitary figure, living in the forest and surviving by his wits and hunting skills. In some stories, he is portrayed as a heroic figure, while in others he is seen as a dark and mysterious character. The huntsman has also been a popular subject in art and music, with many famous works depicting the huntsman in various settings.

How to Memorize "huntsman"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person dressed in camouflage clothing, carrying a rifle or bow and arrow, and moving quietly through the forest in search of game.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'huntsman' with the image of a person hunting in the woods.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that a huntsman is someone who hunts, and that hunting involves the pursuit of wild animals.


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