Maltese
[mɔl'tiz]
Definition
(noun.) a term applied indiscriminately in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat.
(noun.) the national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French.
(noun.) a native or inhabitant of Malta.
(adj.) of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants; 'Maltese customs officers' .
Editor: Megan--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to Malta or to its inhabitants.
(n. sing. & pl.) A native or inhabitant of Malta; the people of Malta.
Edited by Katy
Definition
n. a native or the natives of Malta: the dialect a corrupt Arabic mixed with Italian.—adj. belonging to Malta or to its inhabitants.—Maltese cross (see Cross); Maltese dog a very small spaniel with long silky hair.
Checker: Spenser
Examples
- Sir James was annoyed, and leaned forward to play with Celia's Maltese dog. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- As at present existing, the crown of England is a gold circle, adorned with pearls and precious stones, having alternately four Maltese crosses and four fleur-de-lis. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- He showed the white object under his arm, which was a tiny Maltese puppy, one of nature's most naive toys. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- I should never keep them for myself, but ladies usually are fond of these Maltese dogs. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- The Maltese puppy was not offered to Celia; an omission which Dorothea afterwards thought of with surprise; but she blamed herself for it. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Sir James was annoyed, and leaned forward to play with Celia's Maltese dog. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- As at present existing, the crown of England is a gold circle, adorned with pearls and precious stones, having alternately four Maltese crosses and four fleur-de-lis. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- He showed the white object under his arm, which was a tiny Maltese puppy, one of nature's most naive toys. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- I should never keep them for myself, but ladies usually are fond of these Maltese dogs. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- The Maltese puppy was not offered to Celia; an omission which Dorothea afterwards thought of with surprise; but she blamed herself for it. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
Typist: Marvin