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A mastiff or other large and fierce dog, usually kept chained or tied up. "The keeper entered leading his bandog, a large bloodhound, tied in a leam, or band, from which he takes his name." (Sir W. Scott)
Origin: Band + dog, i.e, bound dog.
(01 Mar 1998)
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