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schipperke
noun schip·per·ke \ˈski-pər-kē, ˈshi-, -kə; -pərk\
Definition of SCHIPPERKE
: any of a Belgian breed of small stocky black tailless dogs with foxy head and heavy coat
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Origin of SCHIPPERKE
Flemish, diminutive of schipper skipper; from its use as a watchdog on boats — more at skipper
First Known Use: 1887
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