spaniel
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spaniel englanniksi
Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.
A cringing, fawning person.
(RQ:Shakespeare Two Gentlemen of Verona)Yet (Spaniel-like) the more ſhe ſpurnes my loue, / The more it growes, and fawneth on her ſtill;
To follow loyally or obsequiously, like a spaniel.
(RQ:Shakespeare Antony and Cleopatra)
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