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Webster 1913 Edition


Greyhound

Grey′houndˊ

,
Noun.
[OE.
graihund
,
greihound
,
greahund
,
grihond
, Icel.
greyhundr
;
grey
greyhound +
hundr
dog; cf. AS.
grīghund
. The origin of the first syllable is unknown.]
1.
A slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sight and swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and is figured on the Egyptian monuments.
[Written also
grayhound
.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Greyhound

GREYHOUND

,
Noun.
A tall fleet dog, kept for the chase.