Matie
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Matie
perhaps from Afrikaans tamatie tomato, from the red colour of the rugby jersey
Example Sentences
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A profile in the Daily Herald on Jan. 31 said Mr. Matie arrived with his wife and six children.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 7, 2022
In a Facebook page, Mr. Matie identified himself as a former senior advisor to the upper house of Afghanistan’s National Assembly, and says he’s now “Afghans community leader in Wausau.”
From Washington Times ● Feb. 7, 2022
Mr. Matie was a businessman in Helmand Province who for several years worked as a facilitator and fixer for General Nicholson.
From New York Times ● Oct. 19, 2021
That day, an Afghan man, Matiullah Matie, his wife and their six children stood near the Abbey Gate holding a sign that read “Chesty Puller.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 19, 2021
To observe such other Instructions as shall be sent under his Maties Signe Manuall, and if further Powers be found necessary, the Councill to adresse to his Matie therein.
From British Committees, Commissions, and Councils of Trade and Plantations, 1622-1675 by Charles M. Andrews
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