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mastiff

Definition of mastiff

noun

  • a dog of a large, strong breed with drooping ears and pendulous lips.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French mastin, based on Latin mansuetus 'tame'

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Definition of mastiff in the US English dictionary
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