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boarhound

[ bawr-hound, bohr- ]

noun

  1. any of various large dogs, especially a Great Dane, used originally for hunting wild boars.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of boarhound1

First recorded in 1880–85; boar + hound 1
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His enormous boarhound, Fang, was at his heels; Fang gave a booming bark and bounded forward.

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Harry bellowed, fighting off Fang the boarhound’s attentions as the enormous bearded figure clambered to his feet.

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Fie stood in his moleskin overcoat, with Fang the boarhound at his heels, looking impatient to start.

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Hagrid was standing outside his hut, one hand on the collar of his enormous black boarhound, Fang.

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He let them in, struggling to keep a hold on the collar of an enormous black boarhound.

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