Great Dane

noun

: any of a breed of tall massive powerful smooth-coated dogs

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The noble profile of a solemn, aging Great Dane named Apollo dominates Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s The Friend, a movie nominally about the difficulties of caring for a pet in New York City. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024 The most recent title holder was Kevin, a 3-year-old Great Dane from West Des Moines, Iowa. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 In The Friend, Watts plays a novelist and creative writing teacher whose solitary life is upended after the unexpected death of a friend (Bill Murray), who bequeaths his Great Dane to her, per the NYFF's official synopsis. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 Watts' character is entrusted with the care of Murray's character's Great Dane after his sudden death. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Great Dane 

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Great Dane was in 1774

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“Great Dane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Great%20Dane. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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Great Dane

noun
: any of a breed of very tall powerful smooth-coated dogs

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