GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Maltese (ma̤l‑tēsˈ or ma̤l‑tēzˈ), prop. a. Of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants. -- n. sing. & pl. A native or inhabitant of Malta; the people of Malta.
   
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   Maltese cross. See Illust. 5, of Cross. -- Maltese dog (Zool.), a breed of small terriers, having long silky white hair. The breed originated in Malta.
   
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   Maltese dog n. (Zool.) A breed of toy dog having a long straight silky white coat; also called a Maltese.
   
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