# Hearst

/ˈhɝst/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hearst
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a young deer that is in its second year of life.

For teachers: a young deer, specifically a hind or female red deer, during its second year. Used primarily in historical or specialized hunting contexts.

## Examples

- The hunter spotted a young hearst near the edge of the forest.
- In medieval hunting manuals, a female red deer was referred to as a hind calf in its first year and a hearst in its second.
- The tapestry depicts a lush woodland scene where a hearst grazes peacefully, distinguished from the older hinds by its smaller stature and youthful coat.

## Usage notes

- Primarily found in zoological or historical texts; rarely used in modern general English.

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