boarhound

[bawr-hound, bohr-]

noun

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

Origin of boarhound

First recorded in 1880–85; boar + hound¹

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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 Again
William De Morgan
Then had followed a magnificent contest between the Rev. Athelstan and the boarhound.
It Never Can Happen Again
William De Morgan
The boarhound, as if conscious of this appeal to his chivalry, turned a knowing eye on the two girls.
The Tangled Skein
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy