Skye terrier

noun

one of a Scottish breed of small terriers having short legs and a dark or light blue-gray, gray, or fawn coat.

Skye terrier

noun

a short-legged long-bodied breed of terrier with long wiry hair and erect ears

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Skye terrier¹

First recorded in 1850–55; after Skye

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Example Sentences

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The Skye terrier which was chosen to play the role was given to Willie Merrilees after the movie had been filmed.

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Mary Stuart had her Skye terrier—what comfort will I take with me to my execution?

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This was the statuesque Greyhound’s 44th brush with victory on the dog show circuit. Last year’s top prize was given to a Skye terrier named Good Time Charlie.

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Charlie the Skye terrier finished second at Westminster last year to Miss P the beagle.

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CJ won the sporting group; a Skye terrier named Charlie, won in the terrier group; and a white and fluffy Samoyed, named Bogey, won in the working group on Tuesday evening.

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Skye skyey

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