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WHIPPER-IN

\wˈɪpəɹˈɪn], \wˈɪpəɹˈɪn], \w_ˈɪ_p_ə_ɹ_ˈɪ_n]\

Definitions of WHIPPER-IN

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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One who keeps the hounds from wandering, and whips them in to the line of chase: one who enforces the discipline of a party.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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