matilda

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[məˈtɪldə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (1102–67), English princess, daughter of Henry I and mother of Henry II; known as the Empress Maud. Henry's only legitimate child, she was named his heir, but her cousin Stephen seized the throne on Henry's death in 1135. She waged an unsuccessful civil war against Stephen until 1148


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[məˈtɪldə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a bushman's bundle of personal belongings


Phrases:
- waltz Matilda

Origin:
late 19th century: from the given name Matilda




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