Where does “border collie” come from?
border collie (Portuguese) comes from English border collie — A herding dog of a breed originating near the border between England and Scotland, and specifically bred for intelligence and obedience.
border collie (Portuguese): border collie breed of herding dog
Definitions
- border collie breed of herding dog
Ancestry of “border collie”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | border collie | A herding dog of a breed originating near the border between England and Scotland, and specifically bred for intelligence and obedience |