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Cheviot

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Cheviot

Breed of hardy, medium-wool, white-faced, hornless sheep developed in the Cheviot Hills in the border region of Scotland and England. The wool of their fleece is straight, moderately long, close set, and free of black fibre. The breed is frequently used in crossbreeding.



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For the next sixty-nine evenings he would be dining in cheviot and worsted at dubious
The Four Million by Henry, O. View in context
We are close to the Cheviot hills; and if you fancy there is anything to see when you look out of window, except sheep, you will find yourself woefully mistaken.
I Say No by Collins, Wilkie View in context
WHILE Chaucer was making for us pictures of English life, in the sister kingdom across the rugged Cheviots another poet was singing to a ruder people.
English Literature For Boys And Girls by Marshall, H.E. View in context
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