toy Manchester terrier

noun

toy Man·​ches·​ter terrier -ˈman-ˌche-stər- How to pronounce toy Manchester terrier (audio)
-chə-stər-
: a small Manchester terrier that is 10 to 12 inches (25.4 to 30.5 centimeters) in height and not more than 12 pounds (5.4 kilograms) in weight

called also toy Manchester

Illustration of toy Manchester terrier

Illustration of <span class=syl>toy man</span><span class=syl>ches</span><span class=syl>ter terrier</span>
  • toy Manchester terrier

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toy Manchester terrier was in 1896

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“Toy Manchester terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toy%20Manchester%20terrier. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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