Airedale

[ air-deyl ]

/ ˈɛərˌdeɪl /

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

Also called Airedale terrier.

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

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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

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Airedale

/ (ˈɛəˌdeɪl) /

noun

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

Word Origin for Airedale

C19: name of a district in Yorkshire

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