- bandog
- noun Etymology: Middle English bandogge, from band + dogge dog Date: 14th century a dog kept tied to serve as a watchdog or because of its ferocity
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Bandog — ist eigentlich die englische Bezeichnung für den deutschen Begriff Kettenhund. Dabei handelt es sich gemeinhin um einen Hund, der tagsüber angebunden oder im Zwinger gehalten wird, um nachts auf Unternehmens oder Privatgelände frei gelassen zu… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Bandog — Ban dog (b[a^]n d[o^]g ; 115), n. [Band + dog, i.e., bound dog.] A mastiff or other large and fierce dog, usually kept chained or tied up. [1913 Webster] The keeper entered leading his bandog, a large bloodhound, tied in a leam, or band, from… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bandog — ► NOUN ▪ a fighting dog bred for its strength and ferocity. ORIGIN from BAND(Cf. ↑banding), because the dog was originally kept on a chain or ‘band’ … English terms dictionary
bandog — [ban′dôg΄] n. [ME bande dogge: see BAND1 & DOG] 1. Obs. a dog kept tied up as a watchdog or because it is ferocious 2. any mastiff or bloodhound … English World dictionary
Bandog — Infobox Dogbreed name = Bandog country = England notrecognized = no standards made public notes = Recognized by breed specific clubs The term Bandog (also known as Bandogge) originated around 1250 1300 in Middle England, referring to a mastiff… … Wikipedia
bandog — /ˈbændɒg/ (say bandog) noun a dog bred as a guard dog, especially from such breeds as mastiff, Rottweiler, pit bull terrier, etc. {Middle English band dogge, from band band3 + dogge dog} …
bandog — /ban dawg , dog /, n. any dog, as a mastiff or bloodhound, kept tied or chained. [1250 1300; ME band dogge. See BAND3, DOG] * * * … Universalium
bandog — Synonyms and related words: Cerberus, Seeing Eye dog, bitch, bowwow, canine, dog, fancy dog, guard dog, guide dog, gyp, kennel, lap dog, pack of dogs, pooch, pup, puppy, sheep dog, show dog, sled dog, slut, toy dog, watchdog, whelp, working dog … Moby Thesaurus
bandog — n. watch dog, guard dog; large powerful breed of dog used as a watch dog (e.g. mastiff) … English contemporary dictionary
bandog — noun a fighting dog bred for its strength and ferocity. Origin ME, orig. denoting a dog kept on a chain or ‘band’ … English new terms dictionary
