vauntlay

noun

vaunt·​lay

ˈvȯntˌlā,

ˈvän-,

ˈvan-

plural -s

: the releasing of a relay of hunting dogs after the quarry has passed and before the rest of the pack has come up

also : the relay of dogs released in this manner

Word History

Etymology

vaunt entry 3 + -lay (as in relay)

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