When Middle English speakers first borrowed sleuth from Old Norse, the term referred to "the track of an animal or person." In Scotland, sleuthhound referred to a bloodhound used to hunt game or track down fugitives from justice.

What is slang for Sleuth?

gumshoe (US, slang) sleuthhound (informal)

What is a history sleuth?

Description. Prerequisite: majors only or permission of department. Introduces students to the craft of history. Students will explore the many types of sources available to reconstruct the past and learn how historians collect, select, and evaluate historical evidence. (