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Definition of huntsman

huntsman

/ˈhʌnts.mən/
hunts · man
Plural:huntsmen
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• noun

1

A person who hunts wild animals or game, especially as a sport or traditional pursuit.

Example

"In the classic fairy tale, the kind-hearted huntsman spared the young princess in the deep forest."

2

Australian A large, long-legged spider of the family Sparassidae, found in warm and temperate regions worldwide, that actively pursues insect prey rather than spinning webs.

Example

"A harmless giant huntsman was resting high on the living room wall to catch stray moths."

3

British The person in charge of managing, directing, and breeding a pack of hounds for a formal hunt.

Example

"The experienced huntsman blew his horn to call the pack of foxhounds back to the kennel."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as a compound of the genitive of 'hunt' and 'man', replacing the earlier Middle English 'huntman' and Old English 'hunta'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Huntsman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/huntsman
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