First Known Use: 1610
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whippet
noun whip·pet \ˈhwi-pət, ˈwi-\
: a small, fast dog that is used for racing
Full Definition of WHIPPET
: any of a breed of small swift slender dogs used for coursing small game and racing
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Origin of WHIPPET
probably from 1whip
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