bandog


ban·dog

B0055300 (băn′dôg′, -dŏg′)n. A powerful dog, often a mastiff or part mastiff, bred to be a watchdog and traditionally kept chained.
[Middle English band-dogge : band, leash, chain; see band1 + dogge, dog; see dog.]

bandog

(ˈbænˌdɒɡ) n (Animals) a ferocious dog, whether by nature or trained as a guard dog

ban•dog

(ˈbænˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg)

n. 1. any dog kept tied or chained. 2. a mastiff or bloodhound. [1250–1300; Middle English bande-dogge; see band3]