Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Bitch
English answer:
Bitch (see definitions in the answer below)
Added to glossary by
Will Matter
Mar 17, 2005 02:33
19 yrs ago
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English term
Bitch
English
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Livestock / Animal Husbandry
A female dog is often known as a bitch.
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| 5 +6 | Bitch |
Will Matter
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Will Matter
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Native in: English 
Works in: English, Japanese to English, zzz Other zzz to English, and 3 more.
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Bitch
Definition #1 from Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: a female dog.
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Note added at 2005-03-17 02:47:55 (GMT)
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Definition #2: A female of canines generally. Canines are dogs, both domesticated and wild, this includes wolves. Definition #3: A malicious, unpleasant, selfish person. #4 Any unpleasant, difficult or onerous task, i.e. \"That test was a bitch\". Here you have all of the major definitions of your term, i\'m sure that one or the other will answer your question. HTH.
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Note added at 2005-03-17 02:47:55 (GMT)
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Definition #2: A female of canines generally. Canines are dogs, both domesticated and wild, this includes wolves. Definition #3: A malicious, unpleasant, selfish person. #4 Any unpleasant, difficult or onerous task, i.e. \"That test was a bitch\". Here you have all of the major definitions of your term, i\'m sure that one or the other will answer your question. HTH.
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Can Altinbay
: I'm curious to see what this is from. I don't think they use the word bitch for a female dog much lately. But you're right on the money.
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I'm curious too, we'll see what asker has to say. Tesekkur for the "agree".
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Martine Brault
: political correctness I suppose. When are we to call women "female humans"?
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* I * prefer the term(s) "female", "woman" / "women" or "lady" / "ladies" according TO the circumstances and treat all women like ladies regardless OF the circumstances.
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Özden Arıkan
: N'aber Will?
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Iyilik, guzellik. Bu aralar biraz okul isleriyle mesgulum. Ogrencilerin kagit isleriyle ugrasiyorum. Tesekkur for the "agree".
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DGK T-I
: 'bitch' and 'dog' are still normal female & male terms used in veterinary and dog breeding circles ~
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Yes, they are. Thanks for the "agree".
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Kirill Semenov
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Spasiba balshoye, as always. Russian class is going VERY well, my Russian is MUCH better than five weeks ago.
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Eva Olsson
: Female dog.
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Tack! Wish my Swedish was as good as your English. :0)
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