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dogman.

A 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.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɒɡmən/Received-Pronunciation/-mæn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɔɡmən/General-American/ˈdɑɡ-/General-American
  1. A 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.

  2. Alternative form of dog man (“a man who likes dogs or prefers dogs as pets, often as opposed to liking cats”).

    alt-of · alternative
  3. An alleged cryptid or mythological creature that is part dog and part man; also (religion) a deity who is part dog and part man.

  4. A man who sells dog meat.

    obsolete · rare
Where this word comes from

From 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).

noun/ˈdɒɡmən/Received-Pronunciation/-mæn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɔɡmən/General-American/ˈdɑɡ-/General-American
  1. An assistant to a crane operator, responsible for securing the crane's load and directing the operator.

    Australia · New-Zealand
Where this word comes from

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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