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Great Dane

noun

  1. one of a breed of large, powerful, shorthaired dogs ranging in color from fawn to brindle, blue, black, or white with black spots.


Great Dane

noun

  1. one of a very large powerful yet graceful breed of dog with a short smooth coat
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Great Dane1

First recorded in 1765–75
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Example Sentences

The dog that appears in the movie is a Great Dane named Bing, who weighs 151 pounds and can look pensive on cue.

Cabrera-Miller, who owns a Great Dane named Scooby, says his dog would lunge at the large cat if given the chance to.

Corbin’s body had been discovered directly in front of a home, and upon serving a search warrant, detectives found themselves in a startling situation that involved 25 Great Danes.

Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, a Democrat who represents parts of Los Angeles, said he and his fiancée, an attorney, were shut out of renting several places just because of Darius, their well-behaved Great Dane.

The Great Danes, who won the Coastal Athletic Association for the first time, will play No. 1 seed South Dakota State on Friday.

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