Matie, noun2

/ˈmɑːti/
Forms:
Formerly also Maatie.
Origin:
AfrikaansShow more Probably abbreviation of Afrikaans tamatie tomato, alluding to the colour of Stellenbosch University’s rugby jersey.
1.
a. A student or alumnus of Stellenbosch University, Western Cape; especially, a member of this university’s rugby team. b. Often in the plural, used collectively: Stellenbosch University. Also attributive.
1921 Cathartic (University of Cape Town) Sept. 4We believe that the recent protest on the part of the S.R.C. to the Maatie University, re the name ‘Ikey,’ which has been applied to us at Inter-’Varsity, has caused considerable criticism in ’Varsity circles.
1934 Cape Argus 20 Apr. (Swart)The Maties should be able to field an excellent pack, especially now that their difficulty of a hooker has been solved.
1971 Argus 26 JuneIt is the sixth such visit by Matie students to give free medical assistance to neighbouring countries.
1978 E. Prov. Herald 9 Feb. 3The first black Maties joined their white first-year counterparts in loud cheering..at the University of Stellenbosch here yesterday.
1978 Sunday Times 12 Feb. 8Maties opens to all.
1978 Sunday Times 12Having produced the last four South African Prime Ministers, Maties are trying to make sure they produce the next one as well.
1985 Sunday Star 27 Oct. 16As one of the eight Maties who wanted to meet the ANC youth, I do not undestand the grounds on which our visit is opposed.
1986 City Press 13 Apr. 3Matie Rag magazine editor Dawid van der Merwe was arrested in Stellenbosch this week for wearing a pair of camouflage pants, according to his flatmate.
1991 G. Spence in Sunday Tribune 19 May 5The Maties students’ call has enraged the Conservative Party, which said the authorities had no right ‘even to consider’ the request.
1992 J. Momberg in Cape Times 20 May 9As a member of the ANC, I am proud to be an old Matie.
2. combination
Matieland, Stellenbosch University; the town of Stellenbosch.
1966 Cape Argus 8 Mar. 7Matieland banishes Jumbo. A farewell ceremony was held at Wilgenhof hostel, Stellenbosch, yesterday in honour of a resident who has been suspended by the university authorities.
1979 C. Nqakula in Daily Dispatch 12 Oct. (Indaba) 7Down Matieland [way] they call it wine tasting, but upstairs in my head I knew I was drinking wine — a distinct difference between tasting the stuff and pushing the glass away.
A student or alumnus of Stellenbosch University, Western Cape; especially, a member of this university’s rugby team.
Often in the plural, used collectively:Stellenbosch University. Also attributive.
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