Definitions for Matilda
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1. Matildanoun

   Either of two British infantry tanks in use during World War II, the Infantry Tank Mark I or Infantry Tank Mark II.

2. matildanoun

   A bundle of possessions, often tied up in a sack; a swag.

3. Matildanoun

   A female given name from the Germanic languages.

   But wondrously begotten, and begonne / By false illusion of a guilefull Spright, / On a faire Ladie Nonne, that whilome hight / Matilda, daughter to Pubidius,

4. Etymology: Name of medieval royalty, Latinized form of maht,meht "might" + hild "battle".

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1. Matilda

   Matilda is a song by British rock band alt-J from their debut studio album An Awesome Wave, released on 10 January 2012 as a digital download. It was released as a split single with "Fitzpleasure" on 24 February as a digital download and on 10" triangle shaped vinyl. It was written by Joe Newman, Gus Unger-Hamilton, Gwilym Sainsbury and Thom Green and produced by Charlie Andrew. The song relates to the movie Léon, specifically the relationship between the main character (a hitman) and a young girl called Mathilda. The band would later release the song "Leon", a tribute to the main character of the film.

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1. Matilda

   Matilda is a children's novel by author Roald Dahl. It was published in 1988 by Jonathan Cape in London, with illustrations by Quentin Blake. The story is about Matilda Wormwood, an extraordinary child with ordinary and rather unpleasant parents, who are contemptuous of their daughter's prodigious talents, and her discovery of her telekinetic abilities. It was adapted into an audio reading by Joely Richardson, a film in 1996, a two-part adaptation for BBC Radio 4 starring Nicola McAuliffe as Matilda and narrated by Lenny Henry. In 2010 it was adapted into a musical.

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1. Matilda

   the "Great Countess" of Tuscany, celebrated for her zeal on behalf of the Popes against the Emperor Henry IV., and for the donation of her possessions to the Church, which gave rise to a contest after her death (1046-1115).

2. Matilda

   or Maud, daughter of Henry I. of England and wife of the Emperor Henry V., on whose decease she was married to Geoffrey Plantagenet of Anjou and became mother of Henry II.; on the death of her father succeeded to the English throne, but was supplanted by Stephen, whom she defeated and who finally defeated her (1103-1167).

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1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Matilda in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Matilda in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Matilda in a Sentence

1. Tim Davenport:

   Along with our discoveries of the Kipunji, Matilda's horned viper and other reptiles and frogs, this new chameleon really seals the deal as regards the boundary of the Eastern Arcs, it is very clear now that the so-called Makambako Gap doesn't exist zoologically, and that the Southern Highlands is every bit as biodiverse and endemic-rich as all other Eastern Arc Mountains. With its own unique fauna and flora the region thus warrants as much protection as we can possibly afford it.

2. Mario M Cuomo:

   I am a trial lawyer. ... Matilda says that at dinner on a good day I sound like an affidavit.

3. Red Bull:

   Matilda was an extraordinary athlete, traveling the world to find her passion, ride steep terrain and share her bright smile.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Matilda
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Matilda
4. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Matilda