Dandie Dinmont terrier

noun

Dan·​die Din·​mont terrier ˈdan-dē-ˈdin-ˌmänt- How to pronounce Dandie Dinmont terrier (audio)
: any of a breed of terriers characterized by short legs, a long body, pendulous ears, a rough coat, and a full silky topknot

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Illustration of <span class=syl>dan</span><span class=syl>die din</span><span class=syl>mont terrier</span>
  • Dandie Dinmont terrier

Word History

Etymology

Dandie Dinmont, character owning six such dogs in the novel Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dandie Dinmont terrier was in 1875

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“Dandie Dinmont terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dandie%20Dinmont%20terrier. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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