Slot-hound

//ˈslɒthaʊnd// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of sleuthhound. alt-of, alternative

    "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."

Synonyms

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sleuth-hound

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"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."

Etymology

From slot (“track”) + hound.

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