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mastifflarge, 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, [..]
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mastiff(n) an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
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mastiffGiant, dignified, laid-back guarding breed AKC Registered Breed
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mastiff
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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