bandog

[ ban-dawg, -dog ]

noun

1. any dog, as a mastiff or bloodhound, kept tied or chained.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandog¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, bandog is from the Middle English word band-dogge. See band ³, dog

Example Sentences

In the neighbourhood of this ton or dun of Elbo there are persistent traditions of a spectral hound or bandog.

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O master, ist you that speak bandog and Bedlam this morning?

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Mastin, a mastiue or bandog; a great country curre; also a rude, filthie, currish or cruell fellow.

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There are bones enough for you to crunch, you professional bandog.

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Bandog, a bailiff, or his followers; a sergeant, or his yeomen; also a fierce mastiff.

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