bandog

ban·dog

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ban-dawg, -dog]
- /ˈbænˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg/
- /ˈbæn.dɒɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ban-dawg, -dog]
- /ˈbænˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg/

Definitions of bandog word

noun bandog a ferocious dog, whether by nature or trained as a guard dog 3
noun bandog a dog kept tied up as a watchdog or because it is ferocious 3
noun bandog any mastiff or bloodhound 3
noun bandog any dog, as a mastiff or bloodhound, kept tied or chained. 1
noun bandog A dog bred for its strength and ferocity by crossing aggressive breeds. 1
noun bandog (now rare) A dog that has been tied up; a mastiff or other kind of guard dog. 0

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Origin of bandog

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

First recorded in 1250-1300, bandog is from the Middle English word band-dogge. See band3, dog

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Parts of speech for Bandog

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bandog popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for bandog

noun bandog

attack dog — a dog trained to attack on command
watchdog — a dog kept to guard property.

All 2 Synonyms of bandog