"everydog" meaning in English

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Pronoun

Etymology: From every + dog, by analogy with everyone. Etymology templates: {{com|en|every|dog}} every + dog Head templates: {{head|en|pronoun|||||||||||||||||||head=}} everydog, {{en-pron}} everydog
  1. (humorous) Everyone, referring to canines. Tags: humorous Coordinate_terms: anydog, somedog
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          "ref": "2003, Sally Sampson, Throw Me A Bone: 50 Healthy, Canine Taste-Tested Recipes for Snacks, Meals, and Treats, page 3:",
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