rat terrier

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English

A rat terrier.

Noun

rat terrier (plural rat terriers)

  1. An American dog breed with a background as a farm dog and hunting companion.
    • 1861, E. J. Guerin, Mountain Charley, page 19:
      In a few moments he returned and introduced an individual of about his own age, who seemed to be a cross between a rat terrier and a bull-dog, so exactly blended in his countenance and general appearance were the evidences of cunningness, activity and ferocious strength.

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