maud
Example Sentences
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Hogg was perhaps the most remarkable man that ever wore the maud of a shepherd.
From The Book of Household Management by Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton
Here! roll thee in my maud, lad, and lay thee down on this sheltered side of this bit of rock.
From The Half-Brothers by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
I was within sight of the holly-trees, when I saw a shepherd coming down the hill, bearing something in his arms wrapped in his maud.
From Curious, if True Strange Tales by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Well, I declare!" wrathfully began Hannah, but Ishmael gently interrupted her: "I have bought a fine Scotch tartan shawl for you, Aunt Hannah, and a heavy shepherd's maud for Uncle Reuben.
From Self-Raised Or, From the Depths by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth
Then wrapping himself in a large maud and pulling a slouched hat over his eyes, he left the room, descended the stairs and went out.
From Self-Raised Or, From the Depths by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth