Airedale
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Airedale
First recorded in 1875–80; short for Airedale terrier; so called from the name of a district in Yorkshire where the dogs were bred
Example Sentences
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His father David once made 210 for Burley against Woodhouse in the Airedale & Wharfedale League.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2023
Scott was a Bruce Springsteen fan and a dog lover who doted on her golden retriever, Tully, and her Airedale terrier/German shepherd mix, Jake.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2023
At a nearby table sat the Dorrien family: Matt and Alison; their 5-week-old baby, Miles; and their Airedale terrier, Ducky.
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
The antique collar belonged to Harding’s Airedale terrier.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2021
Toddler Barbara wandered around freely with Crypto, their Airedale watchdog.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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