earth dog
noun
A dog, typically a terrier, used to turn out foxes and other burrowing animals from their earths.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Richard Surflet (fl. 1600–1616), translator. Originally after Middle French chien de terre, in later use after French terrier.
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