Huntsman's assistant (7-2)

I believe the answer is:

whipper-in

'huntsman's assistant' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for whipper-in that I've seen before include "person controlling hounds" , "dog-handler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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