maud

Example Sentences

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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 Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

There was: a figure swathed in an ulster, a maud over the ulster, and a high hat on the top of all.

From The Old Wives' Tale by Bennett, Arnold

"Yes; go on, you; I coom py undt py; I dtink t'ere iss vun maud come into dot gardten, vhat I haf not pefore seen since more as acht years, alreadty!"

From Strong Hearts by Cable, George Washington

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 Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte

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 Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn