Margaret

[mahr-guh-rit, -grit]

noun

1. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “pearl.”

Margaret

/ ˈmɑːɡrət /

noun

1. called the Maid of Norway. ?1282–90, queen of Scotland (1286–90); daughter of Eric II of Norway. Her death while sailing to England to marry the future Edward II led Edward I to declare dominion over Scotland

2. 1353–1412, queen of Sweden (1388–1412) and regent of Norway and Denmark (1380–1412), who united the three countries under her rule

3. Princess. 1930–2002, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Example Sentences

For Margaret, life was very different 15 years ago.

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Margaret believes you can still have a fulfilling marriage, even when you don't share a home.

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Margaret has lived in a different country from her husband for the past 15 years.

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When she turned 57, Margaret went back to university, graduating with a PhD in applied linguistics.

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But Margaret stresses it hasn't all been smooth sailing for the couple.

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