MATIE


Meaning of MATIE in English

ˈmad.ē noun

( -s )

Etymology: modification of Dutch maatjesharing, alteration of Middle Dutch magedekenharinc, from magedekijn maiden, virgin, girl (from maget maiden, virgin + -kijn -kin) + harinc herring — more at maiden , herring

: a young fat herring with roe or milt incompletely developed

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