Meaning mastiff
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mastiff


large, powerful breed of dog, early 14c., from Old French mastin "great cur, mastiff" (Modern French mâtin) or Provençal mastis, both from Vulgar Latin *mansuetinus "domesticated, tame, [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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mastiff


(n) an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
Source: beedictionary.com

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mastiff


Giant, dignified, laid-back guarding breed AKC Registered Breed
Source: cats-and-dogs-on-the-web.com

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An old breed of powerful, deep-chested, and smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog. * '''1605:''' , '''', Act III, Scene VI *: Avaunt, you curs! Be thy mouth or black or white, [..]
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