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by Jodie44 on July 11th, 2005

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What is the etymology of "dog" ?

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  • by Scoundral on July 25th, 2005

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    From middle english "dogge", from Old English "docga". It's the male term for a canine, a female is a bitch.

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    • Thank you for your answer, Scoundral. Interesting.

      Jodie44

      by Jodie44 on August 7th, 2005

    • I would appreciate it if you could share your source, if you can remember it. I have not encountered this information anywhere else.

      TheicidalManiac

      by TheicidalManiac on November 2nd, 2008

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