dog
UK: dɒɡ | US: dɔːɡ
Definition
n. a domesticated carnivorous mammal (Canis lupus familiaris), commonly kept as a pet or for work
n. (informal) a contemptible or untrustworthy person
vt. (informal) to pursue persistently or harass
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Etymology
The word "dog" first appeared in Late Old English as docga, replacing the earlier term hund (which evolved into "hound"). Its exact origin is debated—possibly from a lost Germanic root or an onomatopoeic term for a sturdy breed. Unlike many animal names with Latin/Greek roots, "dog" reflects the linguistic simplicity of early Germanic vocabulary for everyday objects.
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