Jack Russell terrier

noun

: any of a breed of small terriers having a white coat with brown, black, or brown-and-black markings

called also Jack Russell

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Most feature self-portraits, often accompanied by Shaw’s late Jack Russell terrier, Mr. C, or by an alter ego (a wolf-man wearing a blue kimono). Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024 John Galliano adapted an outfit from his Christian Dior couture show to play the formidable Queen of Hearts—and even made a costume for his Jack Russell terrier, Cheyenne. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024 Macey Mullins, of London, said bought a Jack Russell terrier from a Petland store in Lewis Center for $4,600. Shahid Meighan, The Enquirer, 19 Jan. 2024 But the couple baked him pies, looked after his Jack Russell terrier, Mrs. Doodlebug, and carried his groceries up three flights of the five-story building. Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Jack Russell terrier 

Word History

Etymology

Jack (John) Russell †1883 English clergyman & dog breeder

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jack Russell terrier was in 1961

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“Jack Russell terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jack%20Russell%20terrier. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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