paraunter

/pærˈɒntər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who hunts or fishes as a hobby or recreation.

“The paraunter had been warned to respect the wildlife reserve’s rules.”

2. verb

To hunt or fish as a hobby or recreation.

“He loves to paraunter on his weekends.”

3. verb (poetic or literary)

To hunt or fish with a sense of playful or fanciful spirit.

“In the poem, the paraunter’s journey was a metaphor for life’s adventures.”

Synonyms

  • angler
  • huntsman

Antonyms

  • conservationist
  • gamekeeper