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noun
A man who has charge of dogs, such as a dog breeder or dog trainer; specifically, a man who trains dogs for the bloodsport of dogfighting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Alternative form of dog man (“a man who likes dogs or prefers dogs as pets, often as opposed to liking cats”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
An alleged cryptid or mythological creature that is part dog and part man; also (religion) a deity who is part dog and part man.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, cryptozoology, human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, natural-sciences, philosophy, sciences, zoology
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noun
A man who sells dog meat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, rare
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noun
An assistant to a crane operator, responsible for securing the crane's load and directing the operator.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, New-Zealand
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Synonyms: banksman, dogger, signalman, spotter
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History
From dog (“the domesticated mammal Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris”) + -man (suffix denoting someone (possibly implied male) who is an expert in an area, who is employed or holds a position in an area, or who takes part in an activity) or man (senses 2 and 3).
From dog (“part of a crane that holds the items to be lifted”) + -man (suffix denoting someone (possibly implied male) who is an expert in an area, who is employed or holds a position in an area, or who takes part in an activity), from the fact that such a person would often ride on the load lifted by the crane when carrying out their duty.
Across languages
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