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
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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 5 Dec. 2023.
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