sleuthhound

Definitions

1. A working dog who tracks or pursues e.g. a wanted criminal; a bloodhound formerly used in Scotland.
2. A detective; a sleuth.
   informal

Examples

“Sometimes he pursued the wily burn trout with relentless ferocity and the silent intentness of a sleuthhound. Often, however, he would pause and with his finger indicate⟳ some favourite stone to Winsome.”

“And straightway the minions of the law led forth from their donjon keep⟳ one whom the sleuthhounds of justice had apprehended in consequence of information received.”

“Of course, that may be an accident and couldn't possibly be called a case against anybody; but then we haven't the means to make⟳ a real case against anybody. Till the police come⟳ we are only a pack⟳ of very amateur sleuthhounds.”

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