boarhound

[ bawr-hound, bohr- ]

noun

1. any of various large dogs, especially a Great Dane, used originally for hunting wild boars.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boarhound¹

First recorded in 1880–85; boar + hound ¹

Example Sentences

His enormous boarhound, Fang, was at his heels; Fang gave a booming bark and bounded forward.

From Literature

Harry bellowed, fighting off Fang the boarhound’s attentions as the enormous bearded figure clambered to his feet.

From Literature

Fie stood in his moleskin overcoat, with Fang the boarhound at his heels, looking impatient to start.

From Literature

Hagrid was standing outside his hut, one hand on the collar of his enormous black boarhound, Fang.

From Literature

He let them in, struggling to keep a hold on the collar of an enormous black boarhound.

From Literature