sleuthhound

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A working dog who tracks or pursues e.g. a wanted criminal; a bloodhound formerly used in Scotland.
  2. A detective; a sleuth.

Pronunciation

/ˈsluːθˌhaʊnd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sleuthhound.wav

Word forms

sleuthhound sleuthhounds sleuth-hound slot-hound slothound

Etymology

From Middle English sluth hunde (and earlier as slodogge), from Old Norse slóð (“track”) + hound.

Derived words

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