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  • noun Plural form of huntsman.

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Examples

  • The little tailor called the huntsmen thither that they might see the prisoner with their own eyes.

    Household Tales 2003

  • The little tailor called the huntsmen thither, that they might see the prisoner with their own eyes.

    Types of Children's Literature Walter Barnes

  • He called his huntsmen together and told them to search everywhere.

    The Laughing Prince Jugoslav Folk and Fairy Tales Parker Fillmore 1911

  • The little tailor called the huntsmen thither that they might see the prisoner with their own eyes.

    The Valiant Little Tailor 1909

  • The huntsmen were the cooks, but the greatest order was preserved; and though the Emirs and the great

    Tancred Or, The New Crusade Benjamin Disraeli 1842

  • The little tailor called the huntsmen thither that they might see the prisoner with their own eyes.

    Household Tales by Brothers Grimm Jacob Grimm 1824

  • Then the little tailor called the huntsmen that they might see the prisoner with their own eyes; and then he betook himself to the king, who now, whether he liked it or not, was obliged to fulfil his promise, and give him his daughter and the half of his kingdom.

    Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm Jacob Grimm 1824

  • The little tailor called the huntsmen thither that they might see the prisoner with their own eyes.

    Grimm's Fairy Tales Wilhelm Grimm 1822

  • Nor let it be thought that I mistake, when I call these or the like exercises of manual arts, diversions or recreations: for recreation is not being idle (as every one may observe) but easing the wearied part by change of business: and he that thinks diversion may not lie in hard and painful labour, forgets the early rising, hard riding, heat, cold and hunger of huntsmen, which is yet known to be the constant recreation of men of the greatest condition.

    Some Thoughts Concerning Education. Sections 201-210 1909

  • 19 July, 2010 by sporting a fetching "Master of Hounds" jacket - specially designed for "huntsmen" of the canine variety.

    Horse & Hound Online news 2010

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