Airedale
pronunciation
How to pronounce Airedale in British English:
UK [ˈeədeɪl]
How to pronounce Airedale in American English:
US [ˈerdeɪl]
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- Noun:
- breed of large wiry-coated terrier bred in Yorkshire
Word Origin
- 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]
Example
- 1. I walk boldly up to the lion on my pathway and find it is a friendly airedale .
- 2. For a family that enjoys outdoors and exercise , the airedale terrier is an excellent choice .