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terrier
noun 
  1. A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunt on furred prey or vermin which digs a layer or burrow in the ground, such as rabbit, fox and various mice.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: terrií«r
  • French: terrier
  • German: Terrier
Etymology: From O.Fr. (Middle French) chien terrier "terrier dog", or literally "earth dog," from chien 'dog' + terrierFrench, terrier (itself ultimately from terra 'earth')

     
 
  

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