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doglike

[ dawg-lahyk, dog- ]

adjective

  1. similar to a dog; having the appearance, traits, etc., of a dog.
  2. uncritical; unshakeable, as the attachment of a dog for its owner:

    doglike devotion.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of doglike1

First recorded in 1595–1605; dog + -like

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Example Sentences

Bessires was included because he would never win it at any later date, but his doglike devotion made him a priceless subordinate.

It only takes a small dole of love when fused with loyalty to win the abject, doglike devotion of a good woman.

A stranger had ventured upon ground belonging to his dear ones, and Pete was demanding, in his doglike way, the reason thereof.

The abject, terrified appeal in his eyes; the fawning, doglike subjection of his manner, enraged Carrington.

Immediately on their landing they were surrounded by a crowd of dogs of all ages, and doglike they acted.

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