otterhound

[ ot-er-hound ]

noun
  1. one of an English breed of water dogs having a thick, shaggy, oily coat, trained to hunt otter.

Origin of otterhound

1
First recorded in 1600–10; otter + hound1

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How to use otterhound in a sentence

  • Meanwhile, Joker's fame as an otter-hound was firmly established in the village, and he was regarded as a hero.

    Creatures of the Night | Alfred W. Rees
  • The Earl of Cadogan has, what his Lordship considers, the last of the breed of the true otter-hound.

    Anecdotes of Dogs | Edward Jesse

British Dictionary definitions for otter hound

otter hound

noun
  1. a dog used for otter hunting, esp one of a breed, now rare, that stands about 60 cm (24 in.) high and has a harsh thick coat, often greyish with tan markings

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