Maitland

American

[meyt-luhnd] / ˈmeɪt lənd /

noun

Frederic William, 1850–1906, English jurist and legal historian.

Maitland ¹ British

/ ˈmeɪtlənd /

noun

a town in SE Australia, in E New South Wales: industrial centre of an agricultural region. Pop: 53 470 (2001)

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Maitland ² British

/ ˈmeɪtlənd /

noun

Frederic William. 1850–1906, English legal historian

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Maitland

Meg Maitland has taken matters into her own hands, though legally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

“I think it was after the fifth meeting with the council that I thought, well if you’re not going to explain the restrictions, then I will,” said Maitland.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Fishel concluded, "I don't hate Maitland — not even the slightest."

From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2025

Police said the man was walking with a pram when the crash happened on West Maitland Street near the junction with Coates Place at about 17:00 on Friday.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2023

Then two weeks later the porter and conductor of the north bound local had helped her off the train at Maitland.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

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