Defn: Sick as a dog sometimes is very sick. [Colloq.]
DOGSKIN
Dog"skin, n.
Defn: The skin of a dog, or leather made of the skin. Also used adjectively.
DOGSLEEP
Dog"sleep`, n.
1. Pretended sleep. Addison.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: The fitful naps taken when all hands are kept up by stress.
DOG'S-TAIL GRASS
Dog's"-tail grass`, n. (Bot.)
Defn: A hardy species of British grass (Cynosurus cristatus) which abounds in grass lands, and is well suited for making straw plait; — called also goldseed.
DOG STAR
Dog" Star`.