slot-hound

/ˈslɒthaʊnd/

A form of sleuthhound — A working dog who tracks or pursues e.g. a wanted criminal; a bloodhound formerly used in Scotland.

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Meanings

nounslot-hound (plural slot-hounds)

plural slot-hounds

  1. alternativeAlternative form of sleuthhound.

    Thou seest, maiden, what an ill-fated wretch thou dost labour to assist; be wise, and let me go, ere the misfortunes which track my footsteps like slot-hounds, shall involve thee also in their pursuit.

    1819 December 20 (indicated as 1820), Walter Scott, Ivanhoe; a Romance. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to III), Edinburgh: […] Archibald Constable and Co.; London: Hurst, Robinson, and Co. […], →OCLC

Origin

From slot (“track”) + hound.

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