noun
- plural of bandog: large, fierce dogs kept chained or tied up, especially for guarding property
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The medieval castle was protected by fierce bandogs that were released at night.
- Historical accounts describe bandogs as massive hounds kept chained during the day.
- The lord’s bandogs were known throughout the region for their intimidating presence.
- Ancient texts mention bandogs as essential for defending estates from intruders.
- The term bandogs referred to dogs that were bound or chained when not actively guarding.