[f. on L. type *canicīda, f. canis dog + -cīda killing: see -CIDE.] A dog-killer.
1825. Morning Chron., 21 July, 4/4, heading, General Canicide at Paris.
1852. Willis, Sum. Cruise Medit., xli. 248. The dead dog is hung by his heels … and the canicide is compelled to heap wheat about him.
