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Chop a Fox — When a fox is killed as soon as 



found he is said to be chopped. 

 Crash — When hounds are running in cover, and it 



appears that every one is throwing his tongue, 



it is called a good crash. 

 Cub — A young fox, till regular hunting begins in 



November. 

 Cold-hunting — When hounds can scarcely feel a 



scent, and pick it out with difficulty. 

 Cover — Any wood, furze, gorse, rushes, heath, 



or sedge, which will hold a fox. 

 Going to Cover — Is going to the place of 



meeting. 



Currant Jelly — A term used when hounds are 



running hare. 

 Cheering — When hounds are encouraged by a 



halloo. 

 Do\vN Wind — When hounds are running with the 



wind behind them. 

 Drawing — When hounds are thrown into cover 



to find a fox they are drawing it. 

 Drag — The scent left by footsteps of the fox on 



his way to his kennel that morning. 

 Drain — Undergi-ound, where foxes often run to. 

 Dwelling — When hounds do not get on to the 



huntsman's halloo; probably feeUng a stale 



