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Definition of Collie
1. Noun. A silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland.
Definition of Collie
1. n. The Scotch shepherd dog. There are two breeds, the rough-haired and smooth-haired. It is remarkable for its intelligence, displayed especially in caring for flocks.
Definition of Collie
1. Noun. Any of various breeds of dog originating in Scotland and England as sheepdogs ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Collie
1. a large dog [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Collie
Literary usage of Collie
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Review of Historical Publications Relating to Canada by University of Toronto (1904)
"... and one eminently readable book has appeared, by Stutfield and collie*, so
well known for their adventurous mountain climbing in the Old World as well ..."
2. The Complete Dog Book by William A. Bruette (1922)
"The collie of the bench shows is a fancier's creation; a more graceful and beautiful
... The working qualities of the bench show collie have been so sadly ..."
3. Waiting in the Wilderness by Enos Abijah Mills (1921)
"CHAPTER XA collie IN THE DESERT TOO bad, Jack, but no one wants you and I can't
take care of you," said the express agent as he dumped a shaggy brown puppy ..."
4. Waiting in the Wilderness by Enos Abijah Mills (1921)
"CHAPTER XA collie IN THE DESERT TOO bad, Jack, but no one wants you and I can't
... There was nothing for a full-blooded collie to do. No one gave orders. ..."
5. Reports of the Cases Determined in the Supreme Court of Judicature by Sir William Thomas Charley, Great Britain Supreme Court of Judicature (1882)
"In Re ALEXANDER collie AND COMPANY. This case was brought before the Court this
... collie rejected 340 of the pieces as not being according to the order, ..."
6. Technical Reports and Scientific Papers by Sir Frederick Augustus Abel, Imperial Institute (Great Britain) (1903)
"The collie Coal of Western Australia. In accordance with the request contained
in the letter dated August 24th, 1898, from the Premier of Western Australia, ..."
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