Yorkshire terrier

noun

1. one of an English breed of toy terriers having a long, silky, straight coat that is dark steel blue from the back of the skull to the tail and tan on the head, chest, and legs.

Yorkshire terrier

noun

1. a very small breed of terrier with a long straight glossy coat of steel-blue and tan Also calledyorkie

Word History and Origins

Origin of Yorkshire terrier¹

First recorded in 1880–85