Dandie

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:53:59

Dan"die (?), n. (Zoöl.)

One of a breed of small terriers; -- called also Dandie Dinmont.

 

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Dan"die Din"mont (?), or Dan"die , n.

1.

In Scott's "Guy Mannering", a Border farmer of eccentric but fine character, who owns two terriers claimed to be the progenitors of the Dandie Dinmont terriers.

2.

One of a breed of terriers with short legs, long body, and rough coat, originating in the country about the English and Scotch border.

 

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