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belton
 n.— «According to the official AKC glossary of canine terms, “belton” is defined as an intermingling of white with colored hairs. English setters may be orange, liver or lemon belton, tri-colored or blue belton, which is described as “white with black markings.”» —“Good sports: English setters are right at home hunting, competing, relaxing with family” by Brian J. Lowney Standard-Times (New Bedford, Mass.) Jan. 11, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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