Airedale
/ˈɛːdeɪl
/noun
A large terrier of a rough-coated black-and-tan breed.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.
- The Airedale is the king of the terriers and the largest of the terrier group.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Airedale, a district in Yorkshire, where the dog was bred.