kel·pie
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Definition of kelpie
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: any of a breed of energetic working dogs developed in Australia from British sheepdogs
kelpie
noun (2)Definition of kelpie (Entry 2 of 2)
: a water sprite of Scottish folklore that delights in or brings about the drowning of wayfarers
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“Kelpie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kelpie. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of kelpie was in 1747
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