Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A Doberman pinscher.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
Dobermann .
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- noun medium large breed of dog of German origin with a glossy black and tan coat; used as a watchdog
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Examples
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I also began training my first Doberman, which is actually what you ought to do, in my opinion.
"Haven't drawn a jedi in awhile." Ann Althouse 2008
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Gretchen our Doberman was the best friend and pet a person could want and Bernie was sort of her chew toy, the dog to keep her entertained while we were away.
unknown title 2009
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Gretchen our Doberman was the best friend and pet a person could want and Bernie was sort of her chew toy, the dog to keep her entertained while we were away.
unknown title 2009
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It might well be called a Doberman in a jar; 'Black and Tan' is the name given to an alcoholic drink comprising of a 'mixture' of ale and stout, or sometimes lager and stout.
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He cut his teeth working for former New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison on the J.F.K. assassination, and he boasts that he served as former attorney general Ramsey Clark's "Doberman" at Waco.
C.S.I. Neverland Orth, Maureen 2005
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Upcoming shows: Has an exhibit next month at the Fallout Gallery with artist Jay Bailey and is curating "Doberman," a show in January at the College of Southern Nevada that is based on artists creating and presenting the history and mythos of a motorcycle gang.
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Birns bought a Doberman pinscher to protect his home.
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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From the volume and pitch of its bark, he had pictured some giant slobbering beast, a mastiff or a Doberman.
Gideon’s war Howard Gordon 2011
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At home, he kept a Doberman pinscher for protection.
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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At home, he kept a Doberman pinscher for protection.
Kill the Irishman Rick Porrello 2011
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