As a noun 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.
As a proper noun ferrier is
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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
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* Boston terrier
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* Fox terrier
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* 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) .
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ferrier
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(obsolete) a ferryman
See also
* farrier, furrier
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