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Meaning of rough-shooting in English:

rough-shooting

Pronunciation /ˈrʌfˌʃuːtɪŋ/

noun

British

  • 1The action, an act, or the sport of shooting game without organized driving by beaters.

  • 2An area in which one has a right to shoot in this manner.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From rough + shooting.