"Maude" meaning in English

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Proper name

Rhymes: -ɔːd Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Maude
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages; a less common spelling of Maud. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Maude-en-name-3TIfnGJ8

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