During the reigns of kings David I, Malcolm IV and William the Lion, some inhabitants of Scottish towns were English and Flemish settlers, who bore English and continental personal names, with trade names and sometimes nicknames. One of the earliest sources for surnames in Scotland is the Ragman Roll.
Matrimony is usually defined as marriage or the state of being married, and sometimes as the ceremony of marriage. Examples: On July 25, 1992, Scott and Amy were united in the Sacrament of Matrimony..
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: mat(noun) a thick flat pad used as a floor covering. mat, matting(noun) mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture. mat, gym mat(noun) sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports. mat(noun) a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven.