Mettie

or Met·ty

[ met-ee ]

/ ˈmɛt i /

noun

a female given name, form of Matilda or Martha.

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Question 1 of 7

weal

well-being, prosperity, or happiness.

the intervening time.

a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.

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Example sentences from the Web for mettie

I have tried, Mettie,' he said, with tears in his eyes; 'but it was not as if it had been one of the others.
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
I must have little Graeme, Mettie, the little chap has never been here.'
The Pillars of the House, Vol. II (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
And poor Mettie thinks no one knows of it but their two selves, and maybe Mr. Harewood!'
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge
I say, Mettie, our fellows must come here before they go to tune up.'
The Pillars of the House, Vol. II (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge

At one and the same moment, Lance exclaimed, 'Jack and Mettie!
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge

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