A young female hunting dog or a small hound, especially in medieval hunting terminology.
From Old French 'brachet,' diminutive form of 'brache' (female hunting dog), from Germanic roots. The diminutive suffix '-et' indicates a smaller or younger version of the animal.
In medieval hunts, brachet pups were trained from youth and could be worth as much as a horse because they were prized for their speed and scenting ability.
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