Bernardine
of or relating to St. Bernard of Clairvaux.
of or relating to the Cistercians.
a Cistercian.
Also Ber·na·dine [bur-nuh-deen]. /ˈbɜr nəˌdin/. a female given name.
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How to use Bernardine in a sentence
"I would never go to the hospital, Bernardine," whined the man in a low tone.
Jolly Sally Pendleton | Laura Jean LibbeyThat letter reminded him that he was not free; that before he had met Bernardine, he had bound himself in honor to another.
Jolly Sally Pendleton | Laura Jean LibbeyAt this time another suitor for Bernardine's hand appeared upon the scene.
Jolly Sally Pendleton | Laura Jean LibbeyA little later, Bernardine was startled to hear him moaning and sobbing as though he were in great pain.
Jolly Sally Pendleton | Laura Jean LibbeyBernardine looked just a trifle weary when the clock on the mantel struck ten, and Doctor Gardiner rose to depart.
Jolly Sally Pendleton | Laura Jean Libbey
British Dictionary definitions for Bernardine
/ (ˈbɜːnədɪn, -ˌdiːn) /
a monk of one of the reformed and stricter branches of the Cistercian order
of or relating to this branch of the Cistercians
of or relating to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
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