Bedlington terrier

noun

1. one of an English breed of terriers having a topknot and a thick, fleecy, usually bluish coat, groomed to resemble a lamb.

Bedlington terrier

/ ˈbɛdlɪŋtən /

noun

1. a lithe, graceful breed of terrier having a long tapering head with no stop and a thick fleecy coat Often shortened toBedlington

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bedlington terrier¹

First recorded in 1865–70; named after Bedlington

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bedlington terrier¹

C19: named after the town Bedlington in Northumberland, where they were first bred

Example Sentences

There was a Bedlington terrier—Parker's dog—attached (literally) to the caravan.

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