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dogcatcher
noun dog·catch·er \-ˌka-chər, -ˌke-\
: a public official who is responsible for catching dogs that do not have homes
Full Definition of DOGCATCHER
: a community official assigned to catch and dispose of stray dogs
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First Known Use of DOGCATCHER
1835
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DOGCATCHER Defined for Kids
dogcatcher
noun dog·catch·er \ˈdȯg-ˌka-chər\
Definition of DOGCATCHER for Kids
: an official paid to catch and get rid of stray dogs
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