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terrier
The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
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ter·ri·er
/ ˈterēər/
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n.
a small dog of a breed originally used for turning out foxes and other burrowing animals from their lairs.
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used in similes to emphasize tenacity or eagerness:
she would fight like a terrier for every penny.
ORIGIN: late Middle English: from Old French (chien) terrier ‘earth (dog),’ from medieval Latin terrarius, from Latin terra ‘earth.’
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Terriers put up valiant effort against Edison
Newspaper article from: Redlands Daily Facts; 11/19/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...Orange Coast College, as the Terriers dropped a 21-7 game to top...fourth quarter, doomed the Terriers. RHS head coach Jim Walker...Michael Joiner, one of many Terrier defensive standouts on Friday...team didn't overlook the Terriers. "We saw them on film all...
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Terriers gang up on Maine.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 1/22/2004; ; 700 words
; ...team a 33-27 lead. But the Terriers then outscored Maine 8-5...half. Grochowalski led the Terriers with 10 points in 12 minutes of action. He was the only Terrier to score in double figures...hoop for a bucket during the Terriers' 71-65 win last night...
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Terrier softball falls in playoffs
Newspaper article from: Redlands Daily Facts; 5/21/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...to conquer. The Terriers fell to the Broncos...fell short," said Terrier shortstop Savannah Garcia. The Terriers (24-5 overall...stronger. We've taken Terrier softball to respectability...s matchup, the Terriers were less than their...
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Terriers womens soccer season draws to a close
News Wire article from: University Wire; 11/18/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...of 1-0. However, for the Terriers it wasn't how much they scored...Aug. 26 to Nov. 12, as the Terriers grew and achieved as a unit...individual performances. Nine Terrier starters received individual...won All-Rookie honors. The Terriers were picked in preseason to...
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Terriers open season
Newspaper article from: Redlands Daily Facts; 9/6/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...offensive yards. The Terrier defense was effective...offside penalties. The Terriers failed to read a reverse...subsequent kickoff, the Terriers held the Broncos, forcing...recovered the ball but the Terrier defense stayed tough...punt. This time, the Terriers' punt- return team...
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Terriers devour Eisenhower Eagles
Newspaper article from: Redlands Daily Facts; 10/11/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...0 lead. It took the Terriers just four plays to score...Penalties made the Terrier extra-point attempt...Ike offense, but the Terriers' made even shorter...110 yards, but the Terriers had two ball carriers...catches for 69 yards. The Terrier defense held Eisenhower...
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Terriers a tough takedown for Iowa State
News Wire article from: University Wire; 11/12/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...a great start to the Terriers' season, the win will...things to come, the Terriers have already suffered...Leon. One of three Terrier captains, Leon was...than negatives, the Terrier coach was quick to point...including two pins. The Terriers' performance last Friday...
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Terriers too much for Wildcats
Newspaper article from: Redlands Daily Facts; 3/11/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...5 gave the point to the Terriers. That seemed to be the turning...ended the set 25-15 in the Terriers' favor. "We felt pretty confident," Terrier Adam Barajas said about coming...running right along side the Terriers. Then the Wildcats passed...
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Greyfriars Bobby terrier on list of endangered species
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 6/13/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...comparison, the Skye terrier was more "like a Maserati". Skye terriers are known for...secretary of the Skye Terrier Club, who lives...wife and two Skye terriers, Amber and Megan...hounds, bull terriers, the fox terrier and the West Highland...
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 "Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)")
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FRISKY TERRIERS MAKE FAITHFUL FAMILY PETS.(Lifestyles/Spotlight)(Colorado Critters Page)
Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO); 7/4/1998; 700+ words
; ...July Fourth? A terrier, that's what...King of Terriers,'' the other...calmer than other terriers. Yet Stanley...beloved cairn terrier Flint, a city...sprightly, joyful terriers are the West Highland white terrier and the fox terrier...
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terrier
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
terrier classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs...are classified as terrirers by the American Kennel Club: airedale terrier , Australian terrier ; Bedlington terrier ; border terrier ; bull terrier ; cairn terrier...
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Australian terrier
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...to be the progenitor of many terrier breeds. For show purposes the rough-coated terrier was crossed with several British sporting terriers, probably the cairn, Dandie...Skye, producing the Australian terrier of today. Originally used to...
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Irish terrier
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Irish terrier a breed of hardy working terrier developed in the British Isles...believed to be one of the oldest terriers. It stands about 18 in...that produced most of the terriers, the Irish terrier was used to hunt small game...
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miniature bull terrier
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
miniature bull terrier breed of small, muscular...brindle patches. As the bull terrier was being created from the bulldog and the white English terrier, dogs were produced in...sized or miniature bull terriers have retained their popularity...
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bull terrier
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
bull terrier breed of large, muscular terrier originating in England around 1835. It stands from 19 to 22...dogfighting from a cross of bulldog and a now extinct English terrier, the bull terrier was renowned for its courage, strength...
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