hot-trod

hot-trod
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. Scotland : the pursuit with hounds and horn in old border forays
2. Scotland : the signal for such pursuit

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hotˈ-trod noun (Scot)
The chase in hot pursuit (see below) in old Border forays
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