Margaret

[mahr-guh-rit, -grit]

noun

1. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “pearl.”

Margaret

/ ˈmɑːɡrət /

noun

1. called the Maid of Norway. ?1282–90, queen of Scotland (1286–90); daughter of Eric II of Norway. Her death while sailing to England to marry the future Edward II led Edward I to declare dominion over Scotland

2. 1353–1412, queen of Sweden (1388–1412) and regent of Norway and Denmark (1380–1412), who united the three countries under her rule

3. Princess. 1930–2002, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Example Sentences

The news division said Friday that the Sunday show moderated by Margaret Brennan will only present interviews live or “live to tape” in which no edits are made.

From Los Angeles Times

At the age of 10, she was allowed to go to school - first St Margaret's in York and, later, Runcorn Hill in Norfolk.

From BBC

American veteran Riggs beat Australia's Margaret Court before King exacted revenge four months later.

From BBC

Margaret Gribbon, the solicitor for Ms Peggie, said the latest legal action - covering NHS Fife and the three managers - was raised on 6 August.

From BBC

She got on well with Harold Wilson and John Major but had a much more tense relationship with Margaret Thatcher.

From BBC