maud
noun
a gray woolen plaid worn by shepherds and others in S Scotland.
maud
1 American
[mawd]
/ mɔd /
noun
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a gray woolen plaid worn by shepherds and others in S Scotland.
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a rug or wrap of like material, used as a traveling robe, steamer rug, etc.
maud
British
/ mɔːd /
noun
Etymology
Origin of maud
First recorded in 1780–90; perhaps apocopated variant of obsolete maldy a coarse gray woolen cloth
Example Sentences
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Hogg was perhaps the most remarkable man that ever wore the maud of a shepherd.
From The Book of Household Management by Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton
Then wrapping himself in a large maud and pulling a slouched hat over his eyes, he left the room, descended the stairs and went out.
From Self-Raised Or, From the Depths by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth
Here! roll thee in my maud, lad, and lay thee down on this sheltered side of this bit of rock.
From The Half-Brothers by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
I was within sight of the holly-trees, when I saw a shepherd coming down the hill, bearing something in his arms wrapped in his maud.
From Curious, if True Strange Tales by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Well, I declare!" wrathfully began Hannah, but Ishmael gently interrupted her: "I have bought a fine Scotch tartan shawl for you, Aunt Hannah, and a heavy shepherd's maud for Uncle Reuben.
From Self-Raised Or, From the Depths by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth
During the panel discussion at Hay Festival, Victoria Smurfit, who plays Maud O'Hara in Rivals, recalled the moment the cast and crew found out about Dame Jilly's sudden death.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Similarly, Fahmy proudly shows a photo of her great-great-grandmother Theresa “Tessie” Cooke Haskins, a noted harpist whose daughter Maud Haskins was the first harpist to perform with the orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said he will "lead major projects for the institution's future" such as security and modernisation.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
These were combined with geological and geomorphological surveys across Dronning Maud Land.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2025
Though Aunt Maud had always maintained she was not long for this world, she outlived all her generation.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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