Definition of hound
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: dog
b
: a dog of any of numerous hunting breeds including both scent hounds (such as the bloodhound and beagle) and sight hounds (such as the greyhound and Afghan hound)
2
: a mean or despicable person
3
: dogfish
4
: a person who pursues like a hound
especially
: one who avidly seeks or collects something
autograph hounds
hound
verb
hounded; hounding; hounds
Definition of hound (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to pursue with or as if with hounds
2
: to drive or affect by persistent harassing
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The first known use of hound was before the 12th century
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