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whippet
[ whip-it, wip- ]
/ ˈwhɪp ɪt, ˈwɪp- /
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noun
one of a breed of small, swift dogs resembling a greyhound, used for hunting rabbits and for racing.
Also called whippet tank . a fast, light tank used by the British in World War I.
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Origin of whippet
First recorded in 1490–1500; perhaps alteration of phrase whip it move briskly
Words nearby whippet
whiplash, whiplash injury, whipped, whipper-in, whippersnapper, whippet, whipping, whipping boy, whipping cream, whipping post, Whipple
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British Dictionary definitions for whippet
whippet
/ (ˈwɪpɪt) /
noun
a small slender breed of dog similar to a greyhound in appearance
Word Origin for whippet
C16: of uncertain origin; perhaps based on the phrase whip it! move quickly!
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