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Skye terrier

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Definition of Skye terrier

: any of a Scottish breed of small short-legged terriers with a long body and long straight coat

First Known Use of Skye terrier

1847, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Skye terrier

Skye, Scotland

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The first known use of Skye terrier was in 1847

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“Skye terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Skye%20terrier. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.

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