talbot
noun
a hound with long pendent ears.
talbot
1 American
[tawl-buht, tal-]
/ ˈtɔl bət, ˈtæl- /
noun
Talbot
2
American
[tawl-buht, tal-]
/ ˈtɔl bət, ˈtæl- /
noun
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Charles, Duke of Shrewsbury, 1660–1718, British statesman: prime minister 1714.
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William Henry Fox, 1800–77, English pioneer in photography.
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a male given name.
Talbot
1
British
/ ˈtɔːlbət /
noun
talbot
2
British
/ ˈtɔːlbət /
noun
Etymology
Origin of talbot
1350–1400; Middle English: dog's name, originally man's nickname < Old French
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The shield includes a coat of arms featuring five red roses representing his children and love of gardening; two talbot dogs representing animal rescue, a cause he championed; and Bournemouth University, his alma matter.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2023
Of the race of dogs the greyhound and the talbot, or mastiff, are found most often.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various
Esther, passing near the table at the time, glanced accidentally at the fork, and recognised the Flinders crest—a talbot, or old English bloodhound.
From Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 2 by Various
On a chappeau turned up with ermine, a talbot, serjant, proper.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 364, April 4, 1829 by Various
The crest of Grosvenor is ‘a hound or talbot statant or;’ and the supporters ‘two talbots reguardant or,’ &c.
From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Mark Antony Lower
Brydon, who grew up in Baglan, Port Talbot, said taking on the role "felt like a challenge once we got into the studio" and he battled "to stay on the saddle" to remain in character.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
My new co-workers were newspaper veterans, led by our editor in chief, David Talbot, and until recently employed by the city’s now extinct evening newspaper.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026
On Wednesday the chancellor's Budget announcement confirmed cash for three projects in Wales - £2.5m for a science park in Ynys Mon, £11m for a bridge in Port Talbot and £30m for Cardiff Parkway.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Brydon, who grew up in Baglan, Port Talbot, is often seen engaging in competitive mimicry of famous actors, such as Michael Caine, Al Pacino and Hugh Grant, in the programme.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
More than anything in the world Mary Talbot loved parties.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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