Sealyham terrier

noun

Sea·​ly·​ham terrier ˈsē-lē-ˌham- How to pronounce Sealyham terrier (audio)
 especially British  -lē-əm-
: any of a breed of short-legged long-headed terriers developed in Wales with a usually white wiry outer coat and soft dense undercoat

Word History

Etymology

Sealyham, Pembrokeshire, Wales

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sealyham terrier was in 1907

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Cite this Entry

“Sealyham terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sealyham%20terrier. Accessed 5 Jun. 2023.

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