deerhound

[ deer-hound ]

/ ˈdɪərˌhaʊnd /

Origin of deerhound

First recorded in 1805–15; deer + hound¹

The prisoners had rights in the premises as well as the Deerhound.

Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States |Raphael Semmes
The record of the Deerhound is suggestive on the morning of that memorable Sunday.

An Englishman's View of the Battle between the Alabama and the Kearsarge |Frederick Milnes Edge
Several French luggers employed as pilot-boats went out, and also an English steam-yacht, called the Deerhound.

Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States |Raphael Semmes
He was suffering from a painful wound in the hand, and when helped on board of the Deerhound was in an exhausted condition.

Dewey and Other Naval Commanders |Edward S. Ellis

When the fox appeared the deerhound made after him, and, in his attempt to dodge, reynard was bowled over on to his back.

A Cotswold Village |J. Arthur Gibbs

deerhound

/ (ˈdɪəˌhaʊnd) /

a very large rough-coated breed of dog of the greyhound type