bandog

Definition

A dog that has been tied up; a mastiff or other kind of guard dog.

Etymology

From band + dog.

Example Sentences

• "The horsemen spreading themselves along the side of the cover, waited untill the keeper entered, leading his ban-dog; a large blood-hound tied in a leam or band, from which he takes his name."
• "Patriots may smile; and, using him [ Jean-Paul Marat ] as bandog now to be muzzled, now to be let bark...."
• "The guns on the fortress responded, but the small calibre made them sound as if they were yapping like bandogs while the bombers bayed and gave tongue like hounds in cry."