Dog’s dinner? Crossword Clue

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Dog’s dinner? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. informal terms for a meal
2. the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DINNER (noun)
1. a party of people assembled to have dinner together
2. the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
DOG (noun)
1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
2. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
DOG (verb)
1. go after with the intent to catch

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