bandog

2 definitions found

bandog - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Bandog \Ban"dog`\ (b[a^]n"d[o^]g`; 115), n. [Band + dog, i.e.,
     bound dog.]
     A mastiff or other large and fierce dog, usually kept chained
     or tied up.
     [1913 Webster]
  
           The keeper entered leading his bandog, a large
           bloodhound, tied in a leam, or band, from which he
           takes his name.                          --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
     [1913 Webster] Bandoleer

bandog - Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 :

  24 Moby Thesaurus words for "bandog":
     Cerberus, Seeing Eye dog, bitch, bowwow, canine, dog, fancy dog,
     guard dog, guide dog, gyp, kennel, lap dog, pack of dogs, pooch,
     pup, puppy, sheep dog, show dog, sled dog, slut, toy dog, watchdog,
     whelp, working dog