Sentence example with the word 'staghound'

staghound

Definition n. a large heavy hound formerly used in hunting stags and other large game

Last update: November 3, 2015


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In other parts of England staghound packs are devoted to the capture of the carted deer, a business which is more or less of a parody on the genuine sport, but is popular for the reason that whereas with foxhounds men may have a blank day, they are practically sure of a gallop when a deer is taken out in a cart to be enlarged before the hounds are laid on.   [Please select]

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Hear," he added, as the low growling of the staghound was heard from the inner hut, "even the dog might teach thee reason, Ulemat.   [Please select]

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Wallace is an Irish staghound, and is about a year old.   [Please select]

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The American author was struck with the stately gravity of the noble staghound Maida, while the younger dogs gambolled about him, and tried to get him to gambol.   [Please select]

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Beside the banner-staff lay the large staghound already mentioned, the sole companion of Kenneth's watch, on whose vigilance he trusted for early warning of the approach of any hostile footstep.   [Please select]

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