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Hunter

One who hunts wild animals either for sport or for food; a huntsman.

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Courser 76% connected

One who courses or hunts.

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Falconer 76% connected

A person who breeds or trains hawks for taking birds or game; one who follows the sport of fowling with hawks.

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Forager 76% connected

One who forages.

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Fowler 76% connected

A sportsman who pursues wild fowl, or takes or kills for food.

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Hawker 76% connected

One who sells wares by crying them in the street; hence, a peddler or a packman.

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Huntress 76% connected

A woman who hunts or follows the chase; as, the huntress Diana.

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Huntsman 76% connected

One who hunts, or who practices hunting.

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Snarer 76% connected

One who lays snares, or entraps.

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Stalker 76% connected

One who stalks.

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Tracker 76% connected

One who, or that which, tracks or pursues, as a man or dog that follows game.

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Trapper 76% connected

One who traps animals; one who makes a business of trapping animals for their furs.

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Quester 76% connected

One who seeks; a seeker.

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Searcher 76% connected

One who, or that which, searhes or examines; a seeker; an inquirer; an examiner; a trier.

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Seeker 76% connected

One who seeks; that which is used in seeking or searching.

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Ticker 76% connected

One who, or that which, ticks, or produces a ticking sound, as a watch or clock, a telegraphic sounder, etc.

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Watch 76% connected

The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or pre…

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Hunt 74% connected

To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for s…

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Hunt 74% connected

To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for s…

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