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Manchester terrier

Manchester terrier

5.8
A small short-haired dog with a black-and-tan coat bred in Manchester to hunt rats
  • noun
  • /ˈmænʧɪstər ˈtɛriər/
translation icon : terrier de Manchester
  • A Manchester terrier can make a loyal and energetic companion for an active family.

Examples

  • She adopted a Manchester terrier from the local animal shelter.

  • The Manchester terrier is a lively and intelligent breed.

  • The Manchester terrier is known for its sleek black-and-tan coat and lively temperament.

  • Do you know much about the Manchester terrier?

  • The Manchester terrier is known for its agility and keen sense of smell during rat hunting.

  • My neighbor has a Manchester terrier that loves to play fetch in the park.

  • The small Manchester terrier, with its striking black-and-tan coat, quickly became a beloved companion.

Synonyms

black-and-tan terrier
vsManchester terrier
  • UK
7.5

A small short-haired dog with black and tan fur used to hunt rats

focuses on being bred specifically for hunting rats rather than classification

Surface Forms

Manchester terrier singular
Manchester terriers plural

Morphology

Manchester + terrier

The compound 'Manchester terrier' is transparently built from the place name 'Manchester' and the noun 'terrier' (a small dog breed), so its meaning — a terrier breed associated with Manchester — is directly inferable. Place-name + breed compounds are cross-linguistically common and follow normal compositional patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the term.

Etymology

Manchester terrier is named after the city Manchester and the word terrier, used for small hunting dogs. These sleek, black-and-tan dogs were bred to 'hunt rats' in factories and homes, so the name now means that small, quick breed.