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Definition of Doghole
1. n. A place fit only for dogs; a vile, mean habitation or apartment.
Definition of Doghole
1. Noun. A place fit only for dogs; a vile, mean habitation or apartment. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Doghole
1. a wretched dwelling [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Doghole
Literary usage of Doghole
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The London Encyclopaedia, Or, Universal Dictionary of Science, Art by Thomas Tegg (1829)
"Id. France is a doghole, and it no more merits the tread of a man's foot : to
the ware. Id, Oh, master, master, I have watched so long. ..."
2. Old Melbourne Memories by Rolf Boldrewood (1896)
"... to the doghole-point, which was a part of the old ... and its dependencies,
as far as the doghole- point, though my friend, Bob Craufurd, ..."
3. Scientific Investigations by Great Britain Fishery Board for Scotland, Fishery Board for Scotland (1907)
"On the 28th, 19 caught in the "doghole," in 65 fathoms, ... On 5th November, at
the " doghole," in 70 fathoms, 20 of this series were obtained ; they ranged ..."
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