maud
n. countablen. 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.
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.
From Old French Mahaut. Doublet of Matilda.
Primarily used in historical or literary contexts referring to Scottish heritage.