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Corgi vs Terrier - What's the difference?

corgi | terrier |

As nouns the difference between corgi and terrier

is that corgi is a breed of small dog having short legs and fox-like features while terrier is a dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats]], rabbits, foxes, and even [[otter|otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (eg rat terrier) or terrier can be an auger or borer.

corgi

English

Alternative forms

* corgyThe Oxford English Dictionary [Second Edition]

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A breed of small dog having short legs and fox-like features.

    • Usage notes

    * Some breed authorities prescribe the etymologically consistent plural form corgwn.The Pembrokeshire Corgi Handbook'' (1952) by C.L.B. Hubbard states: “The plural of Corgi is Corgwn and not Corgis.” Nonetheless, the plural form corgis is considerably more common.Comparative frequencies of usage of , courtesy of ''Google Fight : corgis VS corgwn

    Synonyms

    * Welsh corgi

    External links

    * ("corgi" on Wikipedia)

    References

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    terrier

    English

    (wikipedia terrier)

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl), (etyl) chien terrier "terrier dog", or literally "earth dog," from chien 'dog' + (itself ultimately from (etyl) terra 'earth').

    Alternative forms

    * tarrier (the dog)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats]], rabbits, foxes, and even [[otter, otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).
  • (legal, historical) A collection of acknowledgments of the vassals or tenants of a lordship, containing the rents and services they owed to the lord, etc.
  • (legal) A book or roll in which the lands of private persons or corporations are described by their site, boundaries, number of acres, etc.; a terrar.
    • Derived terms
    * Airedale terrier * American hairless terrier * bull terrier * * Boston terrier * * Fox terrier ** * Irish terrier * Jack Russell terrier * Kerry blue terrier * Pit bull terrier * Rat Terrier * Scottish terrier * Sealyham terrier * Skye terrier * Yorkshire terrier * West Highland white terrier * Wheaten terrier * wire-haired terrier
    Related terms
    * terra * Terra * terra firma * Terran * terrace * terracotta * terrain * terrene * terrestrial ** extraterrestrial * territorial * territory * terroir

    Etymology 2

    Compare (etyl) (lena) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An auger or borer.

    • References

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