Manx cat

noun

: any of a breed of short-haired or long-haired tailless domestic cats

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Manx cat was in 1848

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“Manx cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manx%20cat. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Manx cat

noun
ˈmaŋ(k)s-
: any of a breed of tailless domestic cats with short or long hair
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