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Where did the name Greyhound originate from?

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The name "Greyhound" is generally believed to come from the Old English 'grighund'. 'Hund' is the antecedent of the modern "hound", but the meaning of 'grig' is undetermined, other than in reference to dogs in Old English and Old Norse.


How did the greyhound get its name?

Another explanation is that it is derived from "gre" or "gradus," meaning "first rank," so that greyhound would mean "first rank among dogs." Finally, it has been suggested that the term derives from Greekhound, since the hound reached England through the Greeks.

Where did the greyhound Orginate from?

And whilst depictions of greyhound-like dogs do appear inside the tombs of pyramids, it's now considered more likely they originated from Celtic Europeans, with references to 'Vertraha' (a Celtic Arrian word for greyhound) appearing as early as 8 A.D. – making them the oldest purebred canine.

What does the word greyhound meaning?

Definition of greyhound : any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing also : any of several related dogs — compare Italian greyhound.

What is the only dog breed mentioned in the Bible?

The only breed of dog named in the Bible is the Greyhound (Proverbs 30:29–31; King James Version).

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