Manchester terrier
noun
Man·ches·ter terrier
ˈman-ˌche-stər- 
-chə-stər-
: any of a breed of small short-haired black-and-tan terriers developed in England
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But a Manchester terrier jumped up on his exhibitor, leaving a skid mark of mud on her skirt.
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Washington Post, 14 June 2021
Washington Post, 14 June 2021
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Word History
Etymology
Manchester, England
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Manchester terrier was
in 1891
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“Manchester terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manchester%20terrier. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.
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