Etymology

maud

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Today it means: A grey plaid once worn by shepherds in Scotland and Northumbria. Full definition →

Old French Mahaut
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  1. Old French · derived fromMahaut
  2. English todayMaud

From Old French Mahaut. Doublet of Matilda.

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