Jack Russell

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noun

a small short-legged terrier having a white coat with tan, black, or lemon markings: there are rough- and smooth-haired varietiesAlso called: Jack Russell terrier

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Word Origin for Jack Russell

named after John Russell (1795–1883), English clergyman who developed the breed

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