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