Scottish terrier

noun

: any of an old Scottish breed of terrier that has short legs, a long head with small erect ears and a powerful muzzle, a broad deep chest, and a very hard coat of wiry hair

Illustration of Scottish terrier

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Scottish terrier

noun

: any of an old Scottish breed of terrier with short legs, a long head with small ears that stand straight up, a broad deep chest, and a thick rough coat