bandog

American  

[ban-dawg, -dog] / ˈbænˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg /

noun

1. any dog, as a mastiff or bloodhound, kept tied or chained.

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Etymology

Origin of bandog

First recorded in 1250–1300, bandog is from the Middle English word band-dogge. See band ³, dog

Example Sentences

And while to this lone cave my deep grief I'm venting, The Saxon's keen bandog my footstep is scenting, But true men await me afar in Duhallow, Farewell, cave of slaughter, and Mairgr�ad ni Chealleadh.

From A Book of Irish Verse Selected from modern writers with an introduction and notes by W. B. Yeats by Yeats, W. B. (William Butler)

He was incessantly on his legs in committee, and became a name for an opposition bandog who gave chancellors of the exchequer no peace.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various

The keeper entered leading his bandog, a large bloodhound, tied in a leam, or band, from which he takes his name.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

The horsemen spreading themselves along the side of the cover, waited until the keeper entered, leading his bandog, a large blood-hound tied in a leam or band, from which he takes his name.

From Waverley by Scott, Walter, Sir

But now I put thee out of door and set the bandog to guard it; thou art locked out though the door be wide open, seest thou?

From Days of the Discoverers by Choate, Florence

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