Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
airt
noun
/ɛərt/
Definition
A direction or quarter of the compass.
Examples
- The old map showed the airt of the village as north-east of the river.
- She pointed to the airt of the stars visible from the hilltop.
- In ancient times, sailors would rely on the airt to navigate through the seas.
Meaning
The term ‘airt’ is used primarily in Scottish dialects to indicate a specific direction or area.
Synonyms
- direction
- quarter
- area
