10. The run or track of a hare; also, to run her file (see quot. 1838).
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1815 Sporting Mag.45 109 It is strictly necessary to look into the hares' files for wires.
1838 W. HollowayGen. Dict. Provincialisms When sportsmen say the hare runs her File, that is runs round the same track continually to foil or deceive the dogs.