transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmas-təf ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English mastif, from Medieval Latin mastivus, from Vulgar Latin * masuetivus, from Latin mansuetus tame — more at mansuetude
Date: 14th century
: any of a breed of very large massive powerful smooth-coated dogs that are apricot, fawn, or brindle and are often used as guard dogs