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Lakeland terrier

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Lake·​land terrier | \ ˈlāk-lənd- How to pronounce Lakeland terrier (audio) , -ˌland- \

Definition of Lakeland terrier

: any of an English breed of rather small harsh-coated terriers

First Known Use of Lakeland terrier

1928, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Lakeland terrier

Lakeland, England

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“Lakeland terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lakeland%20terrier. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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