Here, of course, it is impossible to conduct a pure experiment, because most people are still aware that this is a pack. Therefore, it is not known whether it can be said that the object of research, even by its sound, is not very pleasant. In fact, the word is neutral, except for one meaning. But first, the story.
Origin
A noun is associated with dogs, and for good reason. Because originally it meant the rope on which dogs are kept, or rather, greyhounds.
Now, according to the etymological dictionary, the pack is “greyhounds belonging to one owner”. In fact, in the explanatory dictionary there is not only the indicated meaning, but it will be mentioned separately. While it is worth emphasizing that the ancestor of the noun is the pan-Slavic verb "collapse".
Value and Suggestions
If you think about the object of study a little longer, it may seem that the pack is something so structureless, such a formation in which there is no hierarchy. Probably, this image arises because the pack is presented as a collection of primarily stray dogs. But in the previous section it was mentioned that the noun referred primarily to noble dogs - greyhounds. So, we find out the full range of meanings of the word “pack”:
- Two greyhounds or two pairs of greyhounds in the fold.
- Greyhounds, which have one owner, as well as generally several dogs that were nearby.
- Same as folding.
- Gathering, gang (colloquial and contemptuous).
It remains to clarify what a “fold” is. This is a belt on which hunting dogs are driven.
Examples of sentences with the word "pack":
- “If a person has a pack of greyhounds, then this speaks not only of his respectability, but also of his prosperity.”
- “When Petya was going home, he met a bunch of dogs and tried not to provoke them.”
- "The puppy did not know what the fold was, but did not intuitively love it."
- "They only look presentable and noble, in fact this is a bunch of scammers."
Different conclusions can be drawn from the above. The origin makes it possible, for example, to understand that the object of study is not so bad, simply people often do not know the whole spectrum of meanings. But it’s true that there is nothing to be done about tradition and habit, so the word “pack” is something that will still cause unpleasant associations.