Etymology

Maytag

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Today it means: A washing machine made by the Maytag company. Full definition →

German Maitag
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  1. German · derived fromMaitag
  2. English todayMaytag

* (surname): Americanized form of German Maitag. * (washing machine): The Maytag Washing Machine Company was founded in 1893 by businessman Frederick Maytag. * (watercraft): In reference to the Maytag washing machine.

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