pavement special

noun
/ˌpeɪvm(ə)nt ˈspɛʃl̩/UK/ˌpeɪvm(ə)nt ˈspɛʃ(ə)l/US

Etymology

From pavement + special (“thing which is distinctive or out of the ordinary”, noun), referring to the fact that stray dogs are often found roaming around on pavements.

  1. derived from speciālis
  2. derived from especial
  3. inherited from *special
  4. compounded as pavement special — “pavement + special

Definitions

  1. A dog (especially a stray dog) of miscellaneous ancestry

    A dog (especially a stray dog) of miscellaneous ancestry; a mongrel, a mutt.

    • Two smaller pavement specials ranged alongside, and made up for size by their barking.

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