Whimbrel

(hwim'brel.) (Zool.) The Numenius phœpus, fam. Scolopacidæ, an European bird, closely allied to the curlew, but smaller. Whin, (hwin.) (Bot.) See ULEX. Whip, (hwip.) [From A. S. hweop.] (Naut.) On shipboard, a small single tackle employed in hoisting sails and other light bodies. Whipper-in, (hwip'pür-.) (Sports.) In fox-hunting, an a istant to the huntsman, employed in keeping the hounds true to the line of scent by bringing them within reach ofhis whip, should they be disposed to straggle away.-(Pol.) In England, the name given to a member of Parliament entrusted with the bringing together all government supporters in readine for an anticipated division of the house. [s. 959]