boarhound
[bawr-hound, bohr-]
- any of various large dogs, especially a Great Dane, used originally for hunting wild boars.
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Origin of boarhound
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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.
It Never Can Happen AgainWilliam De Morgan
Then had followed a magnificent contest between the Rev. Athelstan and the boarhound.
It Never Can Happen AgainWilliam De Morgan
The boarhound, as if conscious of this appeal to his chivalry, turned a knowing eye on the two girls.
The Tangled SkeinEmmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy