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dog
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1
noun
A
domesticated
carnivorous
mammal
(
Canis
lupus
familiaris
)
that
typically
has
a
long
snout
,
an
acute
sense
of
smell
,
non-retractable
claws
,
and
a
barking
,
howling
,
or
whining
voice
.
The
dog
barked
loudly
at
the
stranger
.
She
adopted
a
dog
from
the
animal
shelter
.
Dogs
are
often
considered
loyal
companions
.
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2
noun
A
contemptible
man
or
a
person
regarded
as
unpleasant
or
despicable
(
informal
/
slang
).
He
was
such
a
dog
for
lying
to
his
friends
.
Don't
be
a
dog
;
apologize
for
your
mistake
.
She
called
him
a
dog
after
he
betrayed
her
trust
.
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verb
To
follow
someone
closely
and
persistently
,
often
in
a
way
that
is
annoying
or
unwelcome
.
The
paparazzi
dogged
the
celebrity
wherever
she
went
.
Rumors
have
dogged
him
throughout
his
career
.
The
detective
dogged
the
suspect
until
he
found
the
evidence
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
docga
Originally meant
a powerful breed of dog
Background
The word 'dog' comes from the Old English 'docga', which referred to a powerful breed of dog. It replaced the earlier term 'hound' as the general word for all domestic canines. The term 'dog' became more common in the Middle Ages.