German shorthaired pointer

noun

: any of a breed of gundogs of German origin that have a liver or liver and white short coat

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of German shorthaired pointer was in 1896

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“German shorthaired pointer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/German%20shorthaired%20pointer. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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