dogcatcher

[dawg-kach-er, dog-]

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noun

a person employed by a municipal pound, humane society, or the like, to find and impound stray or homeless dogs, cats, etc.

Origin of dogcatcher

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; dog + catcher

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Related Words for dogcatcher

caretaker, administrator, superintendent, curator, commissioner, representative, aide, delegate, appointee, minister, bodyguard, guardian, overseer, governor, deacon, ranger, guard, officer, custodian, keeper

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Historical Examples of dogcatcher

The dogcatcher's wagon is drawn up ready to rush forth, and the trained terrier which accompanies it is leaping with excitement.
Pipefuls
Christopher Morley
In the background stands the dogcatcher's cart, attached to the famous kicking mule.
Pipefuls
Christopher Morley