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Slothhound :: Slothhound (n.) See Sleuthhound.

Mahound :: Mahound (n.) A contemptuous name for Mohammed; hence, an evil spirit; a devil..

Course :: Course (v. t.) To cause to chase after or pursue game; as, to course greyhounds after deer..

Flews :: Flews (n. pl.) The pendulous or overhanging lateral parts of the upper lip of dogs, especially prominent in hounds; -- called also chaps. See Illust. of Bloodhound..

Yoicks :: Yoicks (interj.) A cry of encouragement to foxhounds.

Saltant :: Saltant (v.) In a leaping position; springing forward; -- applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, and rat, also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, etc..

Deerhound :: Deerhound (n.) One of a large and fleet breed of hounds used in hunting deer; a staghound.

Skip :: Skip (v. i.) To leap lightly; to move in leaps and hounds; -- commonly implying a sportive spirit.

Hound''s-tongue :: Hound's-tongue (n.) A biennial weed (Cynoglossum officinale), with soft tongue-shaped leaves, and an offensive odor. It bears nutlets covered with barbed or hooked prickles. Called also dog's-tongue..

Staging :: Staghound (n.) A large and powerful hound formerly used in hunting the stag, the wolf, and other large animals. The breed is nearly extinct..

Brennage :: Brennage (n.) A tribute which tenants paid to their lord, in lieu of bran, which they were obliged to furnish for his hounds..

Foxhound :: Foxhound (n.) One of a special breed of hounds used for chasing foxes.

Harehound :: Harehound (n.) See Harrier.

Rache :: Rache (n.) A dog that pursued his prey by scent, as distinguished from the greyhound..

Recheat :: Recheat (n.) A strain given on the horn to call back the hounds when they have lost track of the game.

Quarry :: Quarry (n.) A part of the entrails of the beast taken, given to the hounds..

Grayhound :: Grayhound (n.) See Greyhound.

Whipperin :: Whipperin (n.) A huntsman who keeps the hounds from wandering, and whips them in, if necessary, to the of chase..

Counter :: Counter (adv.) In the wrong way; contrary to the right course; as, a hound that runs counter..

Lurcher :: Lurcher (n.) One of a mongrel breed of dogs said to have been a cross between the sheep dog, greyhound, and spaniel. It hunts game silently, by scent, and is often used by poachers..

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