terriers Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: T EH1 R IY0 ER0 Z
What Does Terriers Mean?
Terriers is a noun that means plural of terrier.
Terriers Definition (Noun)
- plural of terrier
Noun
- A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).
- A collection of acknowledgments of the vassals or tenants of a lordship, containing the rents and services they owed to the lord, etc.
- An inventory (book or roll) in which the lands of private persons or corporations are described by their site, boundaries, number of acres, etc.; a terrar.
Noun
- An auger or borer.
Synonyms of Terriers
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Terriers synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Terriers
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