Maitland

[ meyt-luh nd ]

/ ˈmeɪt lənd /

noun

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

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Examples from the Web for maitland

Maitland returned from Europe and told her mother about finding Roland.
‘Crossing the Borders of Time:’ A Mother’s Rekindled Love|Sandra McElwaine|May 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Miss Maitland would have given something to withdraw her last shot.
The Woman-Hater|Charles Reade
With all that courtesy of which he was a master, Maitland thanked her for the sacrifice she was making, and took his leave.
Tony Butler|Charles James Lever
Maitland accordingly determined to depart at once for San Francisco, and the next day he was off.
The Darrow Enigma|Melvin L. Severy

I declare, Mr. Maitland, I think your usual luck must have befriended you here.
Tony Butler|Charles James Lever
She took in at a glance Maitland Tait's gigantic size, and shrank back—a little frightened.
Amazing Grace|Kate Trimble Sharber

British Dictionary definitions for maitland (1 of 2)

Maitland¹

/ (ˈmeɪtlənd) /

noun

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

British Dictionary definitions for maitland (2 of 2)

Maitland²

/ (ˈmeɪtlənd) /

noun

Frederic William. 1850–1906, English legal historian

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