< French < Latin -ārius -ary, a learned doublet of the French suffix -ier -eer, -ier 2
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This suffix corresponds to the suffix -aire, mentioned above.
From Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence by Downer, Charles Alfred
Like the corresponding French nouns in -eur, these nouns in -aire, as well as those in -èire, are also used as adjectives. -aire = -arium.
From Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence by Downer, Charles Alfred
Madison Air has grown through acquisitions and owns businesses including Nortek Air Solutions, a heating and cooling systems manufacturer, and April Aire, which makes air purifiers.
From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026
The band announced Monday that it has added 19 shows to its ongoing Vivir Sin Aire tour, including several stops in L.A. and throughout Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
Mr Platt said the group had been fishing "as normal" on the River Aire when his son made his discovery close to South Accommodation Road.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2025
Here, you might pick up a quick sandwich or other grab-n-go grub from Country Aire natural grocer.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024
In this case, the river may be the Aire, or more probably the Went, a tributary of the Don.
From Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England by Bede, Cuthbert
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