Deerhound

/ˈdɪr.haʊnd/ noun

Definition

A large hunting dog breed originally from Scotland, bred to hunt deer by sight and chase them over rough terrain.

Etymology

Compound of Old English 'deor' (animal/deer) and 'hund' (dog). The term emerged in medieval Scotland to describe the specific hunting dogs used by nobility for stalking red deer in the Highlands.

Kelly Says

Scottish deerhounds were so valued by Highland clans that they were sometimes given as diplomatic gifts to English royalty—essentially the ancient equivalent of gifting a luxury sports car to show you were important and wealthy.

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