Pauline

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[ paw-leen ]

noun
  1. a female given name.

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Other definitions for Pauline (2 of 2)

Pauline2
[ paw-lahyn, -leen ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to the apostle Paul or to his doctrines or writings.

Origin of Pauline

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From the Medieval Latin word Paulīnus, dating back to 1325–75. See Paul (def. 1), -ine1

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How to use Pauline in a sentence

  • She said not a word, and the silence was broken only by Mam'selle Pauline's continued sobs.

  • It was her old maid, Pauline, who is here with her in this hotel to-night, and who has looked after her all her life nearly.

    A Butterfly on the Wheel | Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
  • "Doubtless you are very well off, Mr. Jock," Pauline continued, and this time the sneer in her voice was hardly veiled.

    A Butterfly on the Wheel | Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
  • Thrse and her little sister Pauline have asked Pierre and Marthe to a dinner in the country.

  • Pauline herself positively staggered back from the fireplace towards the table, and nearer to the waiter.

    A Butterfly on the Wheel | Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull

British Dictionary definitions for Pauline

Pauline

/ (ˈpɔːlaɪn) /


adjective
  1. relating to Saint Paul or to his doctrines

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