dogman
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A true dogman knows his dog's bark,—and its every shade of meaning,—as well as though it were human speech.
From Further Adventures of Lad by Terhune, Albert Payson
There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)
The dogman knew well that he jeopardized his life in either half of the journey; no little in going, and tenfold as much in returning through the snows of night.
From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)
The dogman could not go without any answer; and how was any good answer to be given in half an hour, at the utmost?
From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)
"I'd never dare to," said the dogman, awed at the bold proposition.
From Sixes and Sevens by Henry, O.
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