border terrier

noun

often capitalized B
: any of a breed of small terriers of British origin having a harsh dense coat and close undercoat

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The Law & Order: Organized Crime star, 63, along with his wife Sherman Williams and their two kids, Sophia and Dante, welcomed a rescue border terrier named Scotty into their lives 13 years ago, an addition Meloni says has impacted them for the better. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024 Instead, Quinn is inspired by Josh’s dog, a purebred border terrier named Gonzo, to fabricate a dognapper stalking his neighborhood, and then uses Cerberus to gin up a panic about it. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 9 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of border terrier was in 1894

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“Border terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/border%20terrier. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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