Word
maud
Phoneticsmaud
/ˈmɔd/
Definition
n. a grey, striped woollen blanket or shawl that was once common in Scotland. It was often worn by shepherds to protect them from the cold and rain.
n. a grey, striped woollen plaid or wrap traditionally worn by shepherds in southern Scotland. Often associated with regional folk dress and historical rural life.
Examples
“The shepherd wrapped his maud tightly around his shoulders.”
“In the cold morning air of the Scottish borders, the shepherd relied on his heavy maud to stay dry.”
“The museum's textile collection includes a well-preserved maud, showcasing the traditional weaving patterns used by nineteenth-century Scottish pastoralists to create durable, weather-resistant garments.”
Examples
simple
“The shepherd wrapped his maud tightly around his shoulders.”
contextual
“In the cold morning air of the Scottish borders, the shepherd relied on his heavy maud to stay dry.”
complex
“The museum's textile collection includes a well-preserved maud, showcasing the traditional weaving patterns used by nineteenth-century Scottish pastoralists to create durable, weather-resistant garments.”
Usage
Primarily used in historical or literary contexts referring to Scottish heritage.
Etymology
From Old French Mahaut. Doublet of Matilda.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.