Meaning of hellhound | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
2. An evil or otherwise unpleasant person.
   figuratively

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Examples

“From forth the kennell of thy wombe hath crept / A Hell-hound that doth hunt vs all to death:”

“Barricading serves not: fly fast, ye Bodyguards; rabid Insurrection, like the hellhound Chase, uproaring at your heels!”

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