Definition for MAS'TIF

MAS'TIF, n. [plur. Mastifs. Mastives is irregular. Sp. mastin; It. mastino; Fr. matin, for mastin; Arm. mastin; Low L. mastivus.]

A large species of dog, remarkable for strength and courage. Strabo informs us that the mastifs of Britain were trained for war, and used by the Gauls in battle. Encyc.

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