The trail of odour left by an animal, person, etc., especially as tracked or followed by an animal; specifically one which is deliberately created, especially for hounds to follow.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Bury & Norwich Post.
Definition of scent trail in US English:
scent trail
noun
The trail of odour left by an animal, person, etc., especially as tracked or followed by an animal; specifically one which is deliberately created, especially for hounds to follow.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Bury & Norwich Post.