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dogman n

A man who has charge of dogs, such as a dog breeder or dog trainer; specifically, a man who trains dogs for the bloodsport of dogfighting. Alternative form of dog man (“a man who likes dogs or prefers dogs as pets, often as opposed to liking cats”) (cryptozoology, mythology) An alleged cryptid or mythological creature that is part dog and part man; also (religion) a deity who is part dog and part man. (obsolete, rare) A man who sells dog meat. [...] (Australia, New Zealand) An assistant to a crane operator, responsible for securing the crane's load and directing the operator.

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