dogman
A man who has charge of dogs, such as a dog breeder or dog trainerA man who has charge of dogs, such as a dog breeder or dog trainer; specifically, a man who trains dogs for the bloodsport of dogfighting.
Meaning
4 sensesA man who has charge of dogs, such as a dog breeder or dog trainer; specifically, a man who trains dogs for the bloodsport of dogfighting.
An alleged cryptid or mythological creature that is part dog and part man; also (religion) a deity who is part dog and part man.
(Australia, New Zealand)An assistant to a crane operator, responsible for securing the crane's load and directing the operator.
(obsolete, rare)A man who sells dog meat.
Origin
From dog (“the domesticated mammal Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris”) + -man (suFrom dog (“the domesticated mammal Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris”) + -man (suffix denoting someone (possibly implied male) who is an expert in an area, who is employed or holds a position in an area, or who takes part in an activity) or man (senses 2 and 3).
From dog (“part of a crane that holds the items to be lifted”) + -man (suffix denoting someone (possibly implied male) who is an expert in an area, who is employed or holds a position in an area, or who takes part in an activity), from the fact that such a person would often ride on the load lifted by the crane when carrying out their duty.
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Forms
plural: dogmenSynonyms
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2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular