Stalking-horse

Definition of Stalking-horse

Stalk´ing-horse` Pronunciation: stạk´ĭng-hôrs`

n.	1.	A horse, or a figure resembling a horse, behind which a hunter conceals himself from the game he is aiming to kill.
	2.	Something used to cover up a secret project; a mask; a pretense. Hypocrisy is the devil's stalking-horse under an affectation of simplicity and religion. - L'Estrange. How much more abominable is it to make of him [Christ] and religion a stalking-horse, to get and enjoy the world! - Bunyan.

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