English Explanatory Dictionary

bandog

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dog that has been tied up; a mastiff or other kind of guard dog.
  2. A type of large, ferocious dog, bred by crossing American pit bull terriers with Neapolitan mastiffs.
  3. Something that or someone who pursues doggedly.
  4. A bailiff or prison guard.

Pronunciation

/ˈbandɒɡ/ En-au-bandog.ogg

Word forms

bandog bandogs band-dog ban dog

Etymology

From band + dog.

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