Definition of Airedale in English:
Airedale
noun ˈɛːdeɪlˈɛrˌdeɪl
A large terrier of a rough-coated black-and-tan breed.
- A native of Tullamore, she has been showing Airedale terriers for the last six years.
- Two Airedales were among the handful of dogs lost on the Titanic.
- The Airedale is the king of the terriers and the largest of the terrier group.
- One of the Harrison's dogs, an Airedale Terrier, stayed with the trapped women throughout the ordeal.
- The Airedale terrier found in the cathedral grounds of Dunkeld greets visitors with a wet muzzle.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Airedale, a district in Yorkshire, where the dog was bred.
Definition of Airedale in US English:
Airedale
nounˈerˌdālˈɛrˌdeɪl
A large terrier of a rough-coated black and tan breed.
- A native of Tullamore, she has been showing Airedale terriers for the last six years.
- The Airedale terrier found in the cathedral grounds of Dunkeld greets visitors with a wet muzzle.
- The Airedale is the king of the terriers and the largest of the terrier group.
- Two Airedales were among the handful of dogs lost on the Titanic.
- One of the Harrison's dogs, an Airedale Terrier, stayed with the trapped women throughout the ordeal.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Airedale, a district in Yorkshire, where the dog was bred.