英语词汇hang-dog的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	hang-dog
词源	hang-dog adj. also hangdog, 1670s, apparently "befitting a hang-dog," that is, a despicable, degraded fellow, so called either from being fit only to hang a dog (with construction as in cutthroat, daredevil) or of being a low person (i.e. dog) fit only for hanging. The noun, however, is attested only from 1680s. Entries linking to hang-dog daredevil n. 1794, "recklessly daring person, one who fears nothing and will attempt anything," from dare (v.) + devil (n.). The devil might refer to the person, or the sense might be "one who dares the devil." For the formation, compare scarecrow, killjoy, dreadnought, pickpocket (n.), cut-throat, also fear-babe a 16c. word for "something that frightens children;" kill-devil "bad rum," sell-soul "one who sells his soul" (1670s). As an adjective, "characteristic of a daredevil, reckless," by 1832. Related: Daredevilism; daredeviltry. updated on October 10, 2017
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hang-dog adj.