maud
a gray woolen plaid worn by shepherds and others in S Scotland.
a rug or wrap of like material, used as a traveling robe, steamer rug, etc.
Origin of maud
1Other definitions for Maud (2 of 2)
Also Maude. a female given name, form of Matilda.
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How to use maud in a sentence
Today, in contrast, if Grandma Maude starts one in Maine, Aunty Carol can directly help out from California.
At the Gramercy Theater, a woman dressed as Maude Lebowski looks fierce as Cover Me Badd, the musical opener, takes the stage.
Dudes and Maudes Abide at New York City Lebowski Fest | Rich Goldstein | August 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen the music gets going, the woman in the Maude costume rocks so hard her wig comes loose.
Dudes and Maudes Abide at New York City Lebowski Fest | Rich Goldstein | August 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMaude, as it turns out, was much further ahead of her time than anyone imagined.
Planned Parenthood: Why NBC's Abortion Ad Snafu Matters | Eric Ferrero | June 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMaude, of course, decided to have an abortion, and the episode made television history.
Planned Parenthood: Why NBC's Abortion Ad Snafu Matters | Eric Ferrero | June 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Tell Lady Maude the candid truth, and take shame and blame to yourself, as you deserve.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodI should like it to be used for Maude; and mind, I'll see to everything; you need not give yourself any trouble at all.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodLady Maude advanced; she had really come in by accident; her head was bent, her eyelashes rested on her flushed cheeks.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodLady Maude sat alone in her room; the white robes upon her, the orthodox veil, meant to shade her fair face thrown back from it.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodAnd the countess-dowager fanned herself complacently, and neither she nor Maude cared for the absence of a groomsman.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry Wood
British Dictionary definitions for maud
/ (mɔːd) /
a shawl or rug of grey wool plaid formerly worn in Scotland
Origin of maud
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