Maud

¹

[mawd]

noun

1. Matilda.

2. Also Maude. a female given name, form of Matilda.

maud

²

[mawd]

noun

1. a gray woolen plaid worn by shepherds and others in S Scotland.

2. a rug or wrap of like material, used as a traveling robe, steamer rug, etc.

maud

/ mɔːd /

noun

1. a shawl or rug of grey wool plaid formerly worn in Scotland

Word History and Origins

Origin of Maud¹

First recorded in 1780–90; perhaps apocopated variant of obsolete maldy a coarse gray woolen cloth

Word History and Origins

Origin of Maud¹

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Cafe Maud is a social-media favorite.

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Cafe Maud is a social-media favorite.

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Cafe Maud is a social-media favorite.

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Cafe Maud is a social-media favorite.

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Other spots have gone viral on Instagram and TikTok, including Butterfield Market, Ralph’s Coffee and Cafe Maud, an East Village eatery that recently opened uptown.

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