Briard

[ bree-ahr, -ahrd ]

noun

1. one of a French breed of dogs having a long, slightly wavy coat, raised originally for herding sheep.

briard

/ briːˈɑː; briːˈɑːd /

noun

1. a medium-sized dog of an ancient French sheep-herding breed having a long rough coat of a single colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of Briard¹

From French, dating back to 1930–35; Brie, -ard

Word History and Origins

Origin of Briard¹

French, literally: of Brie (region in N France)

Example Sentences

Briard was but a moderate painter, although he did some ceilings of rather unusual conception.

From Project Gutenberg

Briard of Ath declared he had found nothing offensive in it, after he had first been told all sorts of bad things about it.

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