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dog

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Main Entry:
1dog 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈdg, ˈdäg\
Function:
noun
Usage:
often attributive
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English docga
Date:
before 12th century
1 a: canid ; especially : a highly variable domestic mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf b: a male dog ; also : a male usually carnivorous mammal2 a: a worthless or contemptible person b: fellow, chap <a lazy dog> <you lucky dog>3 a: any of various usually simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening that consist of a spike, bar, or hook b: andiron4: uncharacteristic or affected stylishness or dignity <put on the dog>5capitalized : either of the constellations Canis Major or Canis Minor6plural : feet7plural : ruin <going to the dogs>8: one inferior of its kind <the movie was a dog>: as a: an investment not worth its price b: an undesirable piece of merchandise 9: an unattractive person ; especially : an unattractive girl or woman10: hot dog 1
dog·like 
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