SHEPHERD'S DOG
\ʃˈɛpədz dˈɒɡ], \ʃˈɛpədz dˈɒɡ], \ʃ_ˈɛ_p_ə_d_z d_ˈɒ_ɡ]\
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A variety of dog employed by shepherds to protect the flocks and control their movements. It is generally of considerable size and of powerful lithe build; the hair thick-set and wavy: the tail inclined to be long, and having a bushy fringe; the muzzle sharp, the eyes large and bright. The collie of sheep-dog of Scotland is one of the best known and most intelligent dogs of this wide-spread and useful variety.
By Daniel Lyons
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].