Margaret

American  

[mahr-guh-rit, -grit] / ˈmɑr gə rɪt, -grɪt /

noun

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

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Margaret British  

/ 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

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Margaret

The SEC’s Enforcement Division also went through a leadership transition when Margaret Ryan stepped down as director in March, to be replaced by David Woodcock less than a month later.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

It was another 90 minutes until an ambulance came and took Margaret to hospital.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Derek dies, pitching Margaret into a deeper valley of despond.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

This emotionally affecting novel is narrated by Jeanie’s mother, Margaret, whose agonizing ordeal of keeping hope alive is shared by her husband, Derek.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

It had fallen upon poor Margaret, the good-hearted and squeaky-voiced housemaid, to help Lady Constance change into a fresh gown and fix her hair so that she might receive her unexpected guest.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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