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Greavard may be a combination of ''grieve'', ''{{wp|Greaves (food)|greaves}}'' (residue from melting animal fat | Greavard may be a combination of ''grieve'', ''{{wp|Greaves (food)|greaves}}'' (residue from melting animal fat historically used to make candles; typically used as dog food), ''graveyard'', and possibly ''{{wp|Briard}}'' (a long-haired dog breed). | ||
Bochi may be derived from 墓地 ''bochi'' (graveyard), and possibly also ポチ ''Pochi'' (a common name for a pet dog in Japan) and ひとりぼっち ''hitoribocchi'' (loneliness). | Bochi may be derived from 墓地 ''bochi'' (graveyard), and possibly also ポチ ''Pochi'' (a common name for a pet dog in Japan) and ひとりぼっち ''hitoribocchi'' (loneliness). | ||