dog biscuit

noun

1. a hard biscuit for dogs, usually containing ground meat, bones, etc.
2. Military. a hard dry biscuit used as an emergency ration.

dog biscuit

noun

1. a hard biscuit for dogs

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog biscuit¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

A woman who had stopped to pet Pamela suggested we go around the corner to Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint — for sour beer and dog biscuits.

From Washington Post

It proved to be a dog biscuit, which the recipient at once took to the hearth and began upon.

From Project Gutenberg

They're bein' fed on iron-filin's an' dog-biscuit these days, but glory's no compensation for a belly-ache.

From Project Gutenberg

Splash looked on hungrily, until Mr. Brown tossed him a dog biscuit.

From Project Gutenberg

Brom bread was oaten bread, and probably was very much the same as a modern dog biscuit.

From Project Gutenberg

When thin and fresh it is excellent, but when thick and stale a dog biscuit would be equally palatable.

From Project Gutenberg