aerier; aeriest
: having an aerial quality : ethereal
aery visions
aerily adverb

aery

2 of 2

noun

less common spelling of aerie

1
: the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
2
obsolete : a brood of birds of prey
3
: an elevated often secluded dwelling, structure, or position

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

originally spelling variant of airy, influenced in sense by aerial entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aery was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near aery

Cite this Entry

“Aery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aery. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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