Norwich terrier

noun

Nor·​wich terrier ˈnȯr-(ˌ)wich- How to pronounce Norwich terrier (audio)
 British  ˈnä-rich-,
 or  ˈnä-rij-
: any of an English breed of small active low-set terriers that have a long straight wiry coat and erect ears

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Lynn Harrington, who lives in Plains, Va., lost her 15-year-old Norwich terrier, Hap, about a year ago. Kerry Hannon New York Times, Star Tribune, 4 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

Norwich, England

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Norwich terrier was in 1931

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“Norwich terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwich%20terrier. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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