matilda

[ muh-til-duh ]

/ məˈtɪl də /

noun Australian.

swag² (def. 2).

Origin of matilda

First recorded in 1890–95; special use of proper name Matilda

Words nearby matilda

Matholwch, maths, Mathura, Mathusala, Matie, matilda, Matilija poppy, matin, matinée, matinée coat, matinée idol

Definition for matilda (2 of 2)

Matilda

[ muh-til-duh; for 3 also Italian mah-teel-dah ]

/ məˈtɪl də; for 3 also Italian mɑˈtil dɑ /

noun

Also called Maud

[mawd] /mɔd/ .1102–67, empress of the Holy Roman Empire 1114–25; queen of England 1141 (daughter of Henry I of England).

Military. a 26½-ton British tank of early World War II, having a crew of four and armed with a 40 mm gun.

Also Ma·til·de

[muh-til-duh; French ma-teeld; Italian mah-teel-de]. /məˈtɪl də; French maˈtild; Italian mɑˈtil dɛ/. a female given name.

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Example sentences from the Web for matilda

The last play with this pedigree was Matilda, still going strong a year and a half later.
Fall Broadway Preview: 'This Is Our Youth,' Bradley Cooper as ‘The Elephant Man,' and More|Janice Kaplan|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But voters are more likely to go for Gabriel Ebert, who plays Mr. Wormwood in Matilda the Musical with bitter fun.
Who’ll Win a 2013 Tony Award—and Who Deserves To|Janice Kaplan|June 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Mara Wilson The Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire actress, now 26, has been very candid about why she left Hollywood behind.
The Amanda Bynes Meltdown: What Former Child Stars Are Saying|Kevin Fallon|June 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When she started filming Matilda, her mom was diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer.
‘Matilda’ Star Mara Wilson Reviews ‘Matilda the Musical’|Ramin Setoodeh|April 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST

All these years later, Mara is still mistaken for Matilda or called Matilda by fans.
‘Matilda’ Star Mara Wilson Reviews ‘Matilda the Musical’|Ramin Setoodeh|April 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“You have sons, sir,” tremulously articulated Matilda, not choosing to trust her tongue with a name that dwelt ever on her heart.
The Barbadoes Girl|Mrs. Hofland
Matilda left the Langley tract to her son, with a life interest to her husband.
Salona, Fairfax County, Virginia|Ellen Anderson
His mother too sent him money, which led to the first quarrel between William and Matilda after so many years of faithful union.
William the Conqueror|Edward Augustus Freeman
And yet you congratulated me but now,” said Matilda, “when you fancied my father intended to dispose of me!
The Castle of Otranto|Horace Walpole
His wife, Matilda, was notable in domestic affairs, and a vigorous oppressor of the Welsh.
An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800|Mary Frances Cusack

British Dictionary definitions for matilda (1 of 2)

Matilda¹

/ (məˈtɪldə) /

noun Australian informal

a bushman's swag

waltz Matilda or walk Matilda to travel the road carrying one's swag

Word Origin for Matilda

C20: from the Christian name

British Dictionary definitions for matilda (2 of 2)

Matilda²

/ (məˈtɪldə) /

noun

known as the Empress Maud. 1102–67, only daughter of Henry I of England and wife of Geoffrey of Anjou. After her father's death (1135) she unsuccessfully waged a civil war with Stephen for the English throne; her son succeeded as Henry II

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单词	matilda
释义	matilda [ muh-til-duh ] / məˈtɪl də / noun Australian. swag² (def. 2). Origin of matilda First recorded in 1890–95; special use of proper name Matilda Words nearby matilda Matholwch, maths, Mathura, Mathusala, Matie, matilda, Matilija poppy, matin, matinée, matinée coat, matinée idol Definition for matilda (2 of 2) Matilda [ muh-til-duh; for 3 also Italian mah-teel-dah ] / məˈtɪl də; for 3 also Italian mɑˈtil dɑ / noun Also called Maud [mawd] /mɔd/ .1102–67, empress of the Holy Roman Empire 1114–25; queen of England 1141 (daughter of Henry I of England). Military. a 26½-ton British tank of early World War II, having a crew of four and armed with a 40 mm gun. Also Ma·til·de [muh-til-duh; French ma-teeld; Italian mah-teel-de]. /məˈtɪl də; French maˈtild; Italian mɑˈtil dɛ/. a female given name. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for matilda The last play with this pedigree was Matilda, still going strong a year and a half later. Fall Broadway Preview: 'This Is Our Youth,' Bradley Cooper as ‘The Elephant Man,' and More\|Janice Kaplan\|September 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But voters are more likely to go for Gabriel Ebert, who plays Mr. Wormwood in Matilda the Musical with bitter fun. Who’ll Win a 2013 Tony Award—and Who Deserves To\|Janice Kaplan\|June 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Mara Wilson The Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire actress, now 26, has been very candid about why she left Hollywood behind. The Amanda Bynes Meltdown: What Former Child Stars Are Saying\|Kevin Fallon\|June 4, 2013\|DAILY BEAST When she started filming Matilda, her mom was diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer. ‘Matilda’ Star Mara Wilson Reviews ‘Matilda the Musical’\|Ramin Setoodeh\|April 16, 2013\|DAILY BEAST All these years later, Mara is still mistaken for Matilda or called Matilda by fans. ‘Matilda’ Star Mara Wilson Reviews ‘Matilda the Musical’\|Ramin Setoodeh\|April 16, 2013\|DAILY BEAST “You have sons, sir,” tremulously articulated Matilda, not choosing to trust her tongue with a name that dwelt ever on her heart. The Barbadoes Girl\|Mrs. Hofland Matilda left the Langley tract to her son, with a life interest to her husband. Salona, Fairfax County, Virginia\|Ellen Anderson His mother too sent him money, which led to the first quarrel between William and Matilda after so many years of faithful union. William the Conqueror\|Edward Augustus Freeman And yet you congratulated me but now,” said Matilda, “when you fancied my father intended to dispose of me! The Castle of Otranto\|Horace Walpole His wife, Matilda, was notable in domestic affairs, and a vigorous oppressor of the Welsh. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800\|Mary Frances Cusack British Dictionary definitions for matilda (1 of 2) Matilda¹ / (məˈtɪldə) / noun Australian informal a bushman's swag waltz Matilda or walk Matilda to travel the road carrying one's swag Word Origin for Matilda C20: from the Christian name British Dictionary definitions for matilda (2 of 2) Matilda² / (məˈtɪldə) / noun known as the Empress Maud. 1102–67, only daughter of Henry I of England and wife of Geoffrey of Anjou. After her father's death (1135) she unsuccessfully waged a civil war with Stephen for the English throne; her son succeeded as Henry II Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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