Nor·wich terrier
| \ ˈnȯr-(ˌ)wich-
, British ˈnä-rich- or ˈnä-rij- \
, British ˈnä-rich- or ˈnä-rij- \
Definition of Norwich terrier
: any of an English breed of small active low-set terriers that have a long straight wiry coat and erect ears
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“Norwich terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwich%20terrier. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of Norwich terrier was in 1931
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