talbot

¹ American  

[tawl-buht, tal-] / ˈtɔl bət, ˈtæl- /

noun

1. a hound with long pendent ears.

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Talbot ² American  

[tawl-buht, tal-] / ˈtɔl bət, ˈtæl- /

noun

1. Charles, Duke of Shrewsbury, 1660–1718, British statesman: prime minister 1714.

2. William Henry Fox, 1800–77, English pioneer in photography.

3. a male given name.

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Talbot ¹ British  

/ ˈtɔːlbət /

noun

1. ( William Henry ) Fox . 1800–77, British scientist, a pioneer of photography, who developed the calotype process

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talbot ² British  

/ ˈtɔːlbət /

noun

1. (formerly) an ancient breed of large hound, usually white or light-coloured, having pendulous ears and strong powers of scent

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Etymology

Origin of talbot

1350–1400; Middle English: dog's name, originally man's nickname < Old French

Example Sentences

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

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

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