bounty hunter: Meaning and Definition of

boun'ty hunt"er

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. a person who hunts outlaws or wild animals for the bounty offered for capturing or killing them.
  2. a person who seeks a reward for recovering valuable property.
  3. a salesman or agent who works for a fee or commission.
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