nonsporting

adjective

non·​sport·​ing ˌnän-ˈspȯr-tiŋ How to pronounce nonsporting (audio)
: lacking the qualities characteristic of a hunting dog

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonsporting was in 1894

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“Nonsporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonsporting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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