bandhond

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

bandhond m (plural bandhonden, diminutive bandhondje n)

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