HANGDOG
ADJECTIVES
M18 ► GALLOWS-FACED fit for the gallows, having a villainous, hangdog, run-down, shifty look → sl.
1809 ► GALLOWS-LOOKING looking fit for the gallows; having a hangdog look
NOUNS, PERSON
1882 ► SCOUK → SKOOK a skulking, cowardly fellow; a sneak; one with a downcast or hangdog look → Sc.
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