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Cheviot|ˈtʃiːvɪət, ˈtʃɛv-|
[Name of the mountain range on the borders of England and Scotland.]
1. Cheviot sheep, in plural often Cheviots: a hardy breed of short-wooled sheep, thriving on the Cheviot Hills and in mountainous districts, and valued on account of their heavy carcases and fine thick-set wool, Cheviot wool.
1815Scott Guy M. ii, Highland cattle and Cheviot sheep. 1841Penny Cycl. XXI. 359/1 The Cheviots..differ essentially from both the black and the dun-faced breeds by which they are surrounded, but neither history nor tradition has given the slightest clue to their origin. 1870R. Broughton Red as Rose II. 5 (Hoppe) Jack's sheep..the Cheviots that he was so proud of.
2. A cloth made from Cheviot wool.
1883Cassell's Fam. Mag. Oct. 696/2 Cheviots and Vicunas are being employed for many autumn gowns. 1887Daily News 4 July 4/3 Worsteds, diagonals, twills, and cheviots. |