amertoy

noun

am·​er·​toy

ˈamə(r)ˌtȯi

plural -s

: a small terrierlike dog of a breed of American origin having a short sleek satiny coat and attaining a weight of 6 to 10 pounds

Word History

Etymology

Amer- + toy (terrier)

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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