Definitions

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  • proper noun A representative given name for a dog.
  • proper noun A stereotypical dog, sometimes including a stereotypical cat.

Etymologies

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From Spanish or Italian fido ("faithful")

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Examples

  • Designed by Matteo Cibic the Hi-Fido is an audio speaker that use the acoustic properties of ceramic to diffuse hi quality sound with a bass reflex system.

    Dragon Speakers 2010

  • Funny, frightening and just a little bit twisted, the multi award winning Fido is now released on DVD by Entertainment In Video, to rent on 9th June and to buy on 23rd June.

    Win FIDO on DVD | SciFi UK Review 2008

  • Funny, frightening and just a little bit twisted, the multi award winning Fido is now released on DVD by Entertainment In Video, to rent on 9th June and to buy on 23rd June.

    SciFi UK Review | Archive | March 2008

  • So basically Fido is a funny, vibrant, colorful, bloody good time with a social commentary.

    GreenCine Daily: Sundance. Fido. 2007

  • But Fido is part of the family, too, and his needs are just as great as Johnny's.

    May 2005 2005

  • Then he called Fido, and told him how much he wished to give him a collar.

    The Nursery, April 1873, Vol. XIII. A Monthly Magazine for Youngest People Various

  • I called Fido retentions, was denied, tried again and bingo = ordered a 16GB.

    ehMac.ca 2010

  • I called Fido today to get the $28 plan mentioned above but wasn't successful.

    Comments for Peter's Useful Crap 2010

  • Rogers 'sub-label Fido may carry BlackBerries after all, a new leak to BGR indicates.

    Electronista | Gadgets for Geeks 2009

  • Still not a no-brainer, because after some speculation, about whether my plan was eligible for the most coveted of mobile computing platforms, I called Fido today to find out if I'm eligible for that which must be worshiped and / or bitched about.

    Just a Gwai Lo - fun within prescribed limits 2008

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