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hound [see 1956 quote] 
n. a common duck, Clangula hyemalis, of the northern hemisphere.
See also: old squaw (duck)
- 1779 (1792) There were several hounds and gulls, with some pigeons and black-divers among them.
- 1861 The bird called the Hound--a graceful fowl, rather larger than a teal--is very abundant.
- 1956 Old Squaw [is also called] hound (the Chorus of sound from a number of these birds suggests the baying of a pack of hounds. Nfld., "Labr.", N.S.). . . .
- 1779 (1792) There were several hounds and gulls, with some pigeons and black-divers among them.