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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“Vauntlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vauntlay. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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