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Norfolk terrier
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noun
one of an English breed of small short-legged hunting terriers having a straight, wiry, red, black and tan, or grizzle coat, and dropped ears that distinguish it from the Norwich terrier.
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Origin of Norfolk terrier
First recorded in 1960–65
Words nearby Norfolk terrier
no-return, Norfolk, Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island pine, Norfolk jacket, Norfolk terrier, NOR gate, Norge, norgestrel, nori, noria
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British Dictionary definitions for Norfolk terrier
Norfolk terrier
noun
a small wiry-coated breed of terrier having a short tail and pendent ears
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