A'IRY, adjective 1. Consisting of air; as, an airy substance. 2. Relating or belonging to air; high in air; as, an airy flight; airy region. 3. Open to a free current of air; as, an airy situation. 4. Light as air; resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; without solidity; as, airy ghosts. An airy dress is one which admits air, and is cool. 5. Without reality; having no solid foundation; vain; trifling; as, an airy scheme; airy notions. 6. Gay; sprightly; full of vivacity and levity; light of heart; lively; as an airy girl. A'IRY, or A'ery, noun [See Aery-light.] Among sportsmen, the nest of the hawk or eagle.
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