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dog O.E. docga, a late, rare word used of a powerful breed of canine. It forced out O.E. hund (the general Germanic and IE word; see canine) by 16c. and subsequently was picked up in many continental languages (cf. Fr. dogue, Dan. dogge), but the origin remains one of the great mysteries of English etymology.
The nick name of the breed known as the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT). The only breed that can rightfully be called a Pit Bull is the APBT. Any other use of the name is in fact erroneous. Pit bull--Not capitalized. Also, pitbull, pittbull, and pitt bull. Used to describe Pit Bulls and any other similar, related, or look-a-like breed or mix. Also sometimes used to describe any type of dog used for pit fighting.