bandog
noun
ban·dog ˈban-ˌdȯg 
: a dog kept tied to serve as a watchdog or because of its ferocity
Word History
Etymology
Middle English bond dogge, band-dogge, from bond, band band entry 1 + dogge dog entry 1
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
bandog
noun
as in bird dog
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- bird dog
- wolf dog
- sled dog
- puppy dog
- hunter
- police dog
- wolfhound
- puppy
- pup
- sheepdog
- guide dog
- gundog
- working dog
- coonhound
- watchdog
- courser
- bitch
- lapdog
- whelp
- dog
- mongrel
- canine
- doggy
- mutt
- pooch
- cur
- doggie
- tyke
- hound
- tike