bandhond

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of band (bond, fetter) +‎ hond (dog).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑnt.ɦɔnt/
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  • Hyphenation: band‧hond

Noun[edit]

bandhond m (plural bandhonden, diminutive bandhondje n)

  1. (somewhat dated) A chained dog. [from 18th c.]
    Synonym: kettinghond