tosa
- a large dog, usually red in colour, which is a cross between a mastiff and a Great Dane: originally developed for dog-fighting; it is not recognized as a breed by kennel clubs outside Japan
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Word Origin for tosa
C20: from the name of a province of the island of Shikoku, Japan
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Historical Examples of tosa
"Such an enemy is not much to be feared," said the Prince of Tosa.
The UsurperJudith Gautier
"One or several, and as much baggage as you choose," said the Prince of Tosa.
The UsurperJudith Gautier
Tosa then withdrew, that he might not hear Fatkoura's reply.
The UsurperJudith Gautier
Towards noon the Prince of Tosa entered Fatkoura's room abruptly.
The UsurperJudith Gautier
The Prince of Tosa also scanned the young waiting-maid from time to time.
The UsurperJudith Gautier