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Matie
/ ˈmɑːtɪ /
noun
- informal.a student at the University of Stellenbosch, esp one representing the University in a sport
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Matie1
perhaps from Afrikaans tamatie tomato, from the red colour of the rugby jersey
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Example Sentences
So then I desird they would write a letter to the Kinges Matie.
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Hee saith right (said his Matie) a Gentlemans word, especially before witnesses, is as good as his bond.
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And yor poore Tennts as in all humble dutie bound will daielie pray for yor Matie.
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Between men of the incoming and outgoing battalions such casual greetings were exchanged as: "Wot's it like up here, matie?"
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At his cuming to facland he learnit that his Matie was a huntting, quhair eftir brekfast he addrest him self.
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