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
Mr. Talbot had to give his name and quality, and show his pass, at each of these gates, though they were still guarded by Shrewsbury retainers, with the talbot on their sleeves.
From Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
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 Lower, Mark Antony
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
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
Knight was taken to Neath Port Talbot Hospital referred to a burns specialist.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The cortege will then travel to her hometown of Skewen, Neath Port Talbot, travelling through the village at about 13:20 BST, an update on the website, external said.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The company said it had repeatedly sought support from Neath Port Talbot council and local politicians to help fund and preserve the reservoir, but had received no response.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Executive producer Sam Talbot said Ethan's role on the series reflected "something that is hugely important to us as a show".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Mary Talbot gave a pregnancy party that year.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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