Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Outward hound

👉 The term "Outward Hound" comes from the Bible, specifically in John 4:24, where it's used as a figurative expression to describe a person who seeks out a dog to follow them, which implies that they are seeking after Christ or something similar. The noun "outward hound" refers to a dog with its back straightened outward and ready to bark at anyone in pursuit, often as a symbol of unwavering faithfulness in prayer.

Outward Hound