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gazehound

[ geyz-hound ]

noun

  1. one of any of several breeds of hounds, hound, as the Afghan, borzoi, greyhound, Saluki, or whippet, that hunts by sighting the game rather than by scent.


gazehound

/ ˈɡ±ðɪ³úËŒ³ó²¹ÊŠ²Ô»å /

noun

  1. a hound such as a greyhound that hunts by sight rather than by scent
  2. another name for a Saluki
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of gazehound1

First recorded in 1560–70; gaze + hound 1
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They were, although of different qualities, as well matched for device and execution of criminal projects as the greyhound is to destroy the game which the slowhound raises, or the slowhound to track the prey which the gazehound discovers by the eye.

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With eyes intent, and keen as those of a gazehound, Malcolm retraced every step, up to the grated door.

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Its physical appearance naturally suggests a descent from the Gazehound of the ancients, with the added conjecture that it was purposely dwarfed for the convenience of being nursed in the lap.

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