Matie

/ ˈmɑːtɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   a student at the University of Stellenbosch, esp one representing the University in a sport

Word History and Origins

Origin of Matie¹

perhaps from Afrikaans tamatie tomato, from the red colour of the rugby jersey

Example Sentences

So then I desird they would write a letter to the Kinges Matie.

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Hee saith right (said his Matie) a Gentlemans word, especially before witnesses, is as good as his bond.

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And yor poore Tennts as in all humble dutie bound will daielie pray for yor Matie.

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Between men of the incoming and outgoing battalions such casual greetings were exchanged as: "Wot's it like up here, matie?"

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At his cuming to facland he learnit that his Matie was a huntting, quhair eftir brekfast he addrest him self.

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