Harness, s. The leather gear, &c., used to attach horses to carriages.
Harness, v. To fix horses in their traces.
Harpoon, s. A bearded dart with a line fastened to the handle, with which whales are struck and caught.
Harquebuss, s. obs. Fr. Arquebuse. A handgun; a musquet.
Harrier, Hen Harrier, (Circus Pygargus, Fleming), s. A small sized hawk. It is generally believed by ornithologists to be the same species as the Ringtail.
Harrier, s. A dog for hunting hares.
This dog is now almost universally used in Great Britain for hare hunting. He was originally generated in a double cross, between the small beagle, the southern hound, and the dwarf fox.
There are, however, various harriers produced by crosses introduced in breeding, dictated by knowledge and experience, and depending on the kind of country they hunt in, and the wish or fancy of the owner of the pack; all of which are a great alteration in the blood.
The harrier pursues the hare with great eagerness and speed, allowing her but little time to breathe or double. The keenest sportsmen often find it difficult to keep up with this dog, and with a strong hare it is rather fatiguing work. There is a great deal of melody and cheerful harmony in the voices of harriers during the chase.