Maude
name ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A female given name from French; a variant of Maud. This is the most common spelling in English-speaking regions.
"- - - he once more changed the subject of Maude's looks to her name, which he heard was really Matilda. She had been called Maude, Matty said, after one who was once a very dear friend both of herself and her husband. "Then we will call her Matilda," said he, "as it is a maxim of mine never to spoil children by giving them pet names.""
- 2 A locality in the Hay council area, southern New South Wales, Australia.
Example
More examples"- - - he once more changed the subject of Maude's looks to her name, which he heard was really Matilda. She had been called Maude, Matty said, after one who was once a very dear friend both of herself and her husband. "Then we will call her Matilda," said he, "as it is a maxim of mine never to spoil children by giving them pet names.""
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