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Saint Bernard
Saint Bernard
noun Saint Ber·nard \-bər-ˈnärd\
Definition of SAINT BERNARD
: any of a Swiss alpine breed of tall powerful working dogs used especially formerly in aiding lost travelers
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Origin of SAINT BERNARD
the hospice of Grand St. Bernard, where such dogs were first bred
First Known Use: 1839
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