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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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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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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