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scottish terrier

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Scottish terrier

–noun
one of a Scottish breed of small terriers having short legs and a wiry, steel-gray, brindled, black, sandy, or wheaten coat.
Also called Scotch terrier.


Origin:
1830–40
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Scottish terrier  
n.  A terrier of a breed originating in Scotland, having a heavy-set body, short legs, a long head with small erect ears, and a hard wiry coat. Also called Scotch terrier.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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