ˈgȯ(r)d ə n- noun
Etymology: after Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon died 1827 Scottish nobleman and sportsman who was prominent in the development of the breed
1. usually capitalized G&S : a breed of large long-haired showy bird dogs originating in Scotland about 1820 and distinguished from other setters only by their deep black color with tan, chestnut, or mahogany markings
2. usually capitalized G , often capitalized S : a dog of the Gordon Setter breed
[s]gordon.jpg[/s] [
Gordon setter
]