Where does “greyhound” come from?
Greyhound comes from Old English grīġhund, a compound whose original meaning is unknown.
greyhound (English): A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing; A...
Definitions
- A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing; A...
Ancestry of “greyhound”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | grīġhund | — |
Words derived from “greyhound”