'Great Dane' definitions:

Definition of 'Great Dane'

From: WordNet
noun
Very large powerful smooth-coated breed of dog

Definition of 'Great Dane'

From: GCIDE
  • Dane \Dane\, n. [LL. Dani: cf. AS. Dene.] A native, or a naturalized inhabitant, of Denmark. [1913 Webster]
  • Great Dane. (Zool.) See Danish dog, under Danish. Danegeld

Definition of 'great Dane'

From: GCIDE
  • Danish \Dan"ish\, a. [See Dane.] Belonging to the Danes, or to their language or country. -- n. The language of the Danes. [1913 Webster]
  • Danish dog (Zool.), one of a large and powerful breed of dogs reared in Denmark; -- called also great Dane. See Illustration in Appendix. [1913 Webster]