n. A tune played on the horn very early in the morning to call out the hunters; hence, any arousing sound or call. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Time plays the hunt's-up to thy sleepy head. Drayton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
Huntsman's cup (Bot.),
n. The art or practice of hunting, or the qualification of a hunter. Donne. [ 1913 Webster ]