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† ˈtrain-scent Obs. Also -sent, -cent: see scent n. [f. train n.1 7 or v.1 1 + scent n.] Something ‘trained’ or dragged along the ground to make a scent for hounds to follow (= train n.1 7); the sport of exercising hounds and horses by means of this (usu. in phr. to hunt or run a train-scent).
1603T. M. Progr. Jas. I, E iij, There was prouided train-cents, and liue haires in baskets, being carried to the heath, that made excellent sport for his Maiestie. 1638Brome Antipodes i. vi, They hunt trayne-sents with Oxen, and plow with Dogges. 1681Lond. Gaz. No. 1608/4 There will be also a Plate given for Hounds running a Train-scent of four Miles. 1686N. Cox Gentl. Recreat. iv. (ed. 2) 93 Be careful to preserve his Speed till the last Train-scent. |