tufthunting

English

Etymology

From tuft +‎ hunting.

Pronunciation

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Noun

tufthunting (uncountable)

  1. (UK, slang, archaic) The practice of seeking after, and hanging on, noblemen, or other esteemed people, especially in English universities.

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