Gordon setter

American  

noun

1. one of a Scottish breed of medium-sized setters having a black-and-tan coat.

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Gordon setter British  

noun

1. a breed of large setter originating in Scotland, with a black-and-tan coat

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Etymology

Origin of Gordon setter

First recorded in 1860–65; after Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon (1743–1827), Scottish sportsman partly responsible for developing the breed

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Example Sentences

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Gordon setter

In the 1930s, Jude Howard and his brothers had a Gordon setter whom their father named Dogue, after the Native Americans of Virginia and Maryland.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2020

Andy: At the moment I’m just happy the Gordon setter is playing Switzerland between the English setter and the Irish setter.

From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2020

His dog, a Gordon setter bitch, sat on her haunches by him as he stood, his fingers playing with her silky ears.

From The House of Fulfilment by George Madden Martin

I'm getting a lovely Gordon setter for a Christmas present for Gilbert.

From Anne's House of Dreams by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

The stable yard was empty but for the Gordon setter dozing by the pump-trough.

From The Ship of Stars by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

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