Where does “lapdoggery” come from?
lapdoggery (English) comes from English lapdog, from English lap dog — A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose...
lapdoggery (English): Behavior or activity characteristic of a lapdog,...
Definitions
- Behavior or activity characteristic of a lapdog,...
Ancestry of “lapdoggery”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | lapdog | Alternative form of lap dog |
| 2 | English | lap dog | A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose... |