Ill-tempered dog Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
2. a cowardly and despicable person

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ILL-TEMPERED (adjective)
1. annoyed and irritable
TEMPERED (adjective)
1. made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

Hint 3: Anagram

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