Border terrier
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border terrier
n.
A dog of a small hardy breed developed in the border country of England and Scotland to hunt foxes, having ears that fold forward and a short wiry coat.
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Border terrier
n
(Breeds) a small rough-coated breed of terrier that originated in the Borders
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Bor′der ter′rier
n.
any of a breed of small terriers with a wiry coat, developed in the border area of Scotland and England.
[1890–95]
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| Noun | 1. |  Border terrier - small rough-coated terrier of British originterrier - any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground |
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