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
bandogs
noun
as in bird dogs
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- bird dogs
- sled dogs
- wolf dogs
- puppy dogs
- hunters
- police dogs
- wolfhounds
- puppies
- gundogs
- guide dogs
- coonhounds
- pups
- sheepdogs
- working dogs
- watchdogs
- coursers
- lapdogs
- bitches
- whelps
- dogs
- mongrels
- canines
- doggies
- mutts
- pooches
- tykes
- curs
- tikes
- hounds