SEADOG

Etymology

Noun

seadog (plural seadogs)

A sailor accustomed to the sea.

A pirate.

(archaic) A seal. (marine mammal)

(heraldry) A charge resembling the talbot but with scales, webbed feet and a broad tail.

A dogfish.

(uncommon) An omen of bad luck.

(uncommon) A white-topped wave in an estuary.

Synonyms

• (a seasoned sailor): old salt, salty dog

Anagrams

• dagoes, dosage

Source: Wiktionary



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