English Explanatory Dictionary

Matilda

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages.
noun
  1. Either of two British infantry tanks in use during World War II, the Infantry Tank Mark I or Infantry Tank Mark II.
  2. A swag or bluey carried by a swagman or swagwoman.
noun
  1. A bundle of possessions, often tied up in a sack; a swag.

Pronunciation

/məˈtɪldə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Matilda.wav

Word forms

Matilda Mathilda Matildas

Etymology

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”).

Synonyms

Matilda I Matilda II

Related words

Maud Maude Maudie Mattie Matty Tilda Tillie Tilly

Derived words

Fort Matilda Matilda effect Matildine waltz Matilda
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