deerhound
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of deerhound
Example Sentences
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The Old English sheepdog/Scottish deerhound mix was frightened by loud noises like thunderstorms and fireworks.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 21, 2021
Hickory the Scottish deerhound was a rare champion.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2021
And last year, Scottish deerhound Hickory, a 60:1 long shot, according to the Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook, bested the formidable smooth fox terrier.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2012
“This is what a Scottish deerhound is supposed to be like — laid-back, intense when it comes to doing its job, coursing down antlered game in this case.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2011
She wears a straw hat, a plain violet linsey-woolsey dress, and generally leads a large deerhound by a string.
From Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Augustus J. C. Hare
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