Where does “salty dog” come from?
salty dog (English) comes from English greyhound, from Old English grīġhund.
salty dog (English): An experienced sailor; A sexually promiscuous...
Definitions
- An experienced sailor; A sexually promiscuous...
Ancestry of “salty dog”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | greyhound | A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing; A... |
| 2 | Old English | grīġhund | — |