Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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MATTIE, n.2 Informal name for a maternity hospital (Ork., Bnff., Ags. 2000s).Highl. 1980:
She's in the Mattie [maternity ward in Broadford Hospital, Skye]. The baby's due tomorrow.Abd. 1992 Edinburgh Evening News 25 Nov 15:
Where precisely were you born? The Mattie at ARI. More precisely, the maternity unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.Abd. 1998 Aberdeen Evening Express 7 Jul 13:
Isabel Leet, 66, who retired as nursing officer at the "Mattie" eight years ago, said: "I think it's true to say that mums are more in control these days."
