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noun
A terrier of a small Scottish breed with long body, short legs, and a distinctive "topknot" of hair on the head.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a breed of small terrier with long wiry coat and drooping ears
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Dandie Dinmont terrier
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Broader terms: terrier
History
Named after a character in Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott.
Across languages
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