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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Warwick Hospital warned it was under "extreme heightened pressure", while Airedale Hospital said its emergency department was "exceptionally busy".
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024
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
George said, “I seen a guy in Weed that had an Airedale could herd sheep. Learned it from the other dogs.”
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
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