The word “cane,” of course, is Latin for dog and derives from the word “canis.” The word “corso” may come from “cohors,” meaning bodyguard, or from “corsus,” an old Italian word meaning sturdy or robust. (1/15) by Judy Powell September 15, 2020, 4:33 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 1/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Who’d want a dog like that? Next article The breed is extremely elegant. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.