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Jack Russell

Jack Rus·sell (plural Jack Rus·sells) or Jack Rus·sell ter·ri·er (plural Jack Rus·sell ter·ri·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
small terrier: a small terrier with short legs and a white coat with patchy markings in black, brown, or tan, or a combination of these colors

[Early 20th century. After John (Jack) Russell (1795-1883), British cleric]
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