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bandog

[ban-dawg, -dog]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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Origin of bandog¹

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

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

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

"The bandogs bayed and howled," as they did round the secret bower of the Lady of Brauksome; and lights flitted about the windows.

Ye call the pope a bear and a bandog.

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?

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