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Matie

British  
/ ˈmɑːtɪ /

noun

  1. informal a student at the University of Stellenbosch, esp one representing the University in a sport

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Matie

perhaps from Afrikaans tamatie tomato, from the red colour of the rugby jersey

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Mr. Matie has also met with Wisconsin Lt.

From Washington Times Feb. 7, 2022

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

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

Later, Mr. Matie and his family were evacuated to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where they were housed for more than month in a tent while awaiting transport to the United States.

From New York Times Oct. 19, 2021

And to this Committee his Matie is pleased that all matters which concerne Acts of State or of the Councill be referred.

From British Committees, Commissions, and Councils of Trade and Plantations, 1622-1675 by Andrews, Charles M.

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