Harriers

/ˈhæriərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of harrier; multiple hawks, hunting dogs, or cross-country runners.

Etymology

Simple plural of harrier with -s suffix, used across all three senses of the base word.

Kelly Says

In British schools, 'Harriers clubs' are cross-country running teams named after the persistent bird—students run across fields like hawks hunt across moors. The metaphor is so good that it's been teaching kids to see themselves as predatory athletes for generations.

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