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Matilda.

A female given name from the Germanic languages.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/məˈtɪldə/
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English Matilda, from Old French Mathilde, from Old High German Mahthilt, Mehthilt, from Proto-West Germanic *Mahtihild, from Proto-Germanic *Mahtihildiz; compare German Mechthild, Old English Mæþhild (“Matilda”).

noun/məˈtɪldə/
  1. Either of two British infantry tanks in use during World War II, the Infantry Tank Mark I or Infantry Tank Mark II.

    UK · historical
  2. A swag or bluey carried by a swagman or swagwoman.

    Australia · historical
Where this word comes from

From Middle English Matilda, from Old French Mathilde, from Old High German Mahthilt, Mehthilt, from Proto-West Germanic *Mahtihild, from Proto-Germanic *Mahtihildiz; compare German Mechthild, Old English Mæþhild (“Matilda”).

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