The Collaborative International Dictionary
Head-hunter \Head"-hunt`er\ (h[e^]d"h[u^]nt`[~e]r), n. A member of any tribe or race of savages who have the custom of decapitating human beings and preserving their heads as trophies. The Dyaks of Borneo are the most noted head-hunters.
2. A person whose profession is to find executives to fill open positions in corporations; an executive personnel recruiter; also, a company that performs a similar service. [PJC] -- Head"-hunt`ing, n.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
alt. (alternative spelling of headhunter English) n. (alternative spelling of headhunter English)
Usage examples of "head-hunter".
After beating off another attack of the head-hunters, Bomba took Casson down the river and delivered him to the care of Pipina, an old squaw for whom he had done many favors, and set out to find Jojasta.
Very useful accomplishment when wild boars or alligators or head-hunters or cannibals come at you.