boarhound

[ bawr-hound, bohr- ]

noun

1. any of various large dogs, especially a Great Dane, used originally for hunting wild boars.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boarhound¹

First recorded in 1880–85; boar + hound ¹

Example Sentences

The boarhound, as if conscious of this appeal to his chivalry, turned a knowing eye on the two girls.

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The gray boarhound paced nervously and growled from time to time.

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Indeed, early in the feast the Duke of Quelqueparte benevolently tosses a slice of venison to a fine boarhound.

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Lorenzo had given the great boarhound a stern lecture, after which Scipio docilely allowed David to lead him on a leash.

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A huge Danish boarhound, conscious that he was spoken of, looked up and appeared to sanction the use of his name.

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