hell-hound
hell-hound is the alternative spelling of hellhound.
Meaning of hellhound
Noun
hellhound (plural hellhounds)
- A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
- From forth the kennell of thy wombe hath crept / A Hell-hound that doth hunt vs all to death:c. 1593 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedy of Richard the Third: […]”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and...
- Synonyms:
- helldog, hound of hell
- An evil or unpleasant person.
- Synonyms:
- hound of hell
Forms of hell-hound
| plural | hell-hounds |
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Questions about hell-hound
- What is hell-hound the alternative spelling of?
- Hell-hound is the alternative spelling of hellhound.
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