whipper-in noun2 •A huntsman who keeps the hounds from wandering, and whips them in, if necessary, to the chase.“[…] I shall take to hunting a pack of hounds myself after this.” “Do, my dear, and I'll be your whipper-in. I wonder whether Mrs. Proudie would join us.” — 1860 •One who enforces the discipline of a party, and urges the attendance and support of the members on all necessary occasions. formswhipper-ins · whippers-in