maud
[ mawd ]
noun
a gray woolen plaid worn by shepherds and others in S Scotland.
a rug or wrap of like material, used as a traveling robe, steamer rug, etc.
Origin of maud
1First recorded in 1780–90; perhaps apocopated variant of obsolete maldy a coarse gray woolen cloth
Other definitions for Maud (2 of 2)
Maud
[ mawd ]
noun
Also Maude. a female given name, form of Matilda.
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British Dictionary definitions for maud
maud
/ (mɔːd) /
noun
a shawl or rug of grey wool plaid formerly worn in Scotland
Origin of maud
1C18: of unknown origin
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