noun

Maud

mawd

Maud (noun) means a thick grey plaid shawl or blanket, once worn by shepherds in Scotland and northern England. Example: “The shepherd wrapped himself in his maud against the cold wind.”

noun

A thick grey plaid shawl or blanket, once worn by shepherds in Scotland and northern England.

"The shepherd wrapped himself in his maud against the cold wind."

How to use Maud

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old word for a woollen plaid shawl worn by shepherds; also a traditional female given name.

Word forms

mauds plural

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Etymology

The clothing sense is unrelated to the given name Maud, which comes from Old French Mahaut, a doublet of Matilda.

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for Maud

fraud Claud Renaud applaud defraud Rimbaud

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Maud” mean?

The word “Maud” means a thick grey plaid shawl or blanket, once worn by shepherds in Scotland and northern England. In plain terms, an old word for a woollen plaid shawl worn by shepherds; also a traditional female given name.

How do you pronounce “Maud”?

“Maud” is pronounced mawd (/mɔd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Maud” in a sentence?

Here is “Maud” used in a sentence: “The shepherd wrapped himself in his maud against the cold wind.”

What part of speech is “Maud”?

“Maud” is a noun.

Where does the word “Maud” come from?

The word “Maud” comes from Old French. The clothing sense is unrelated to the given name Maud, which comes from Old French Mahaut, a doublet of Matilda.