Hunt's-up
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hunt's-up is a noun meaning (obsolete) A tune played on the horn very early in the morning to call out the hunters; hence, any rousing sound or call.
Meaning
(obsolete) A tune played on the horn very early in the morning to call out the hunters; hence, any rousing sound or call.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Any disturbing sound or noise; a racket, a disturbance.
Example Sentences
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.
Since arme from arme that voyce doth vs affray, Hunting thee hence, with Hunts-vp to the day
Word Forms
- hunt's-ups
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