Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in full cry

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.54 in modern English

Syllables: in- -ful-l cry
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Of a pack of hunting dogs: baying together while in active pursuit of quarry.

Example Sentences

""I started straight for the Sukkestad-moor and had scarcely let the hounds loose, before they found scent and were soon in full cry.""

Questions

What does in full cry mean?: Of a pack of hunting dogs: baying together while in active pursuit of quarry.

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