matilda /məˈtɪldə/ noun1 •(Australia) A bundle of possessions, often tied up in a sack; a swag.When a hobo roams through the outback with a matilda on his back, he is said to be “waltzing matilda.” — 1999 formsmatildas
Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ noun2 •(Australia, historical) A swag or bluey carried by a swagman or swagwoman.Oh there once was a swagman camped in the billabong, Under the shade of a coolibah tree, And he sang as he looked at the old billy boiling, 'Who'll come a'waltzing Matilda, with me.' — 1895 •(historical) Either of two British infantry tanks in use during World War II, the Infantry Tank Mark I or Infantry Tank Mark II. formsMatildas