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headhunter

noun head·hunt·er \-ˌhən-tər\

Definition of HEADHUNTER

1
:  one that engages in head-hunting
2
:  a recruiter of personnel especially at the executive level
3
:  an athlete who intentionally seeks to harm an opponent
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First Known Use of HEADHUNTER

1853

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