bandog

English

/ˈbandɒɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • (now) A dog that has been tied up; a mastiff or other kind of guard dog.
  • (specifically) A type of large, ferocious dog, bred by crossing American pit bull terriers with Neapolitan mastiffs.
  • (obsolete) A bailiff or prison guard.

Etymology

Compound from English band (swaddling clothes) + English dog.

Origin

English

dog

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