Airedale

[ air-deyl ]

/ ˈɛərˌdeɪl /

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noun

one of a breed of large terriers having a wiry, black-and-tan coat and a docked tail.

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

Also called Airedale terrier.

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Mrs. Airedale swooned; the Bishop's progress up the aisle was impeded by a number of ladies hastening for an exit.
Where the Blue Begins|Christopher Morley
The Airedale, hearing Hals step, got up and fawned against him.
Cursed|George Allan England
Other ice-streams also passed down various alleys from Teesdale to Airedale, and the Ouse.
Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood|J. Conway Walter
The city at best is no place for any dog; no place for terriers of all dogs, and of all terriers, the Airedale!
The Airedale|Williams Haynes

Of course, not one Airedale in a thousand comes within seventy-five per cent.
The Airedale|Williams Haynes

British Dictionary definitions for airedale

Airedale

/ (ˈɛəˌdeɪl) /

noun

a large rough-haired tan-coloured breed of terrier characterized by a black saddle-shaped patch covering most of the backAlso called: Airedale terrier

Word Origin for Airedale

C19: name of a district in Yorkshire

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Word Origin and History for airedale

Airedale

type of terrier, 1880, named for Airedale, a district in West Riding, Yorkshire.

Name registered by Kennel Club (1886), for earlier Bingley (where first bred), or broken-haired terrier. [Weekley]

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