pothunter

pothunter
pothunting, n., adj.
/pot"hun'teuhr/, n.
1. a person who hunts for food or profit, ignoring the rules of sport.
2. a person who takes part in contests merely to win prizes.
[1585-95; POT1 + HUNTER]

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