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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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Word History and Origins

Origin of boarhound1

First recorded in 1880–85; boar + hound 1
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Example Sentences

The boarhound, as if conscious of this appeal to his chivalry, turned a knowing eye on the two girls.

The gray boarhound paced nervously and growled from time to time.

Indeed, early in the feast the Duke of Quelqueparte benevolently tosses a slice of venison to a fine boarhound.

Lorenzo had given the great boarhound a stern lecture, after which Scipio docilely allowed David to lead him on a leash.

A huge Danish boarhound, conscious that he was spoken of, looked up and appeared to sanction the use of his name.

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