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A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of different countries. Mastiff bat , any bat of the genus Molossus; so called because the face somewhat resembles

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A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of different countries. Mastiff bat , any bat of the genus Molossus; so called because the face somewhat resembles that of a mastiff. (more info) fr. mast fruit, and hence, lit., fattened with mast. There is perh. confusion with OF. mestif mongrel; cf. also F. mâtin mastiff, OF.

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