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chase, although just before it was very 



good. 

 Tailing — AVhen hounds m chase run in a line, and 



not abreast, it is called tailing ; generally owing 



to an indifferent scent. 

 Throw off — The cover into which hounds are first 



thrown. It is said, they threw off in that cover. 

 Weedy Hounds — ^Hounds which are weakly made, 



and not fit to breed from. 

 Ware Riot — A rate for hounds, instead of Beware 



riot. It is said, Ware, or Ware hare — or other 



riot. 

 Whelps — Hound puppies, when very young. 

 Wind in their Teeth — When hounds are running 



against the wind. 

 Yoi Over — When a fox has crossed a ride, it is 



hallooed. 



