First Known Use: 1836
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bull terrier
noun
: a type of dog that is very strong and has short hair
Full Definition of BULL TERRIER
: any of a breed of short-haired terriers developed in England by crossing the bulldog with terriers
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Origin of BULL TERRIER
bulldog + terrier
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