bandog


ban·dog

noun \ˈban-ˌdg\

Definition of BANDOG

: a dog kept tied to serve as a watchdog or because of its ferocity

Origin of BANDOG

Middle English bandogge, from band + dogge dog
First Known Use: 14th century

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