Matie
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Matie
perhaps from Afrikaans tamatie tomato, from the red colour of the rugby jersey
Example Sentences
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Matiullah Matie, 40, had become well known locally after serving as a sort of liaison between new Afghan arrivals and Marathon County, in central Wisconsin.
From Washington Times • Feb. 7, 2022
A profile in the Daily Herald on Jan. 31 said Mr. Matie arrived with his wife and six children.
From Washington Times • Feb. 7, 2022
Mr. Matie was a businessman in Helmand Province who for several years worked as a facilitator and fixer for General Nicholson.
From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2021
Later, Mr. Matie and his family were evacuated to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where they were housed for more than month in a tent while awaiting transport to the United States.
From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2021
To observe such other Instructions as shall be sent under his Maties Signe Manuall, and if further Powers be found necessary, the Councill to adresse to his Matie therein.
From British Committees, Commissions, and Councils of Trade and Plantations, 1622-1675 by Andrews, Charles M.
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