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Dudley nose en · NOUN

Etymology

From Dudley, a town in the Black Country where dogs commonly had such markings.

Meanings

1. A nose that has permanently turned pink, pale brown, or flesh-colored in a dog that was born with a black nose.
   • If this was thought to be an advantage he had many serious faults, including a complete absence of black mask and ears, a dudley nose, and very bad hindquarters. 1858, Alfred J. Sewell, dogs and thier management:

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