"Rin Tin Tin" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the name of a good-luck charm that French children often gave to American soldiers. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Rin Tin Tin
  1. A name given to several related fictional German Shepherd dogs, particularly from the 1920s and the 1930s. Categories (topical): American fiction, Fiction, Fictional characters Categories (lifeform): Dogs Synonyms: Rin-Tin-Tin

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