Pauline

[ paw-leen ]

/ pɔˈlin /

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noun

a female given name.

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Words nearby Pauline

Paulette, Paul I, Pauli exclusion principle, Paul II, Paul III, Pauline, Pauline privilege, Pauling, Pauling, Linus, Paulinism, Paulinus

Other definitions for Pauline (2 of 2)

Pauline²

[ paw-lahyn, -leen ]

/ ˈpɔ laɪn, -lin /

adjective

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

Origin of Pauline

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

How to use Pauline in a sentence

Pauline hopes to scale up her system to observe many at once.
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In the meantime, who better to convey the film's appeal than Pauline Kael, the fabulous longtime New Yorker movie critic.
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Wilson explained that, unlike some of the other forms of early religion, Pauline Christianity had been based on purity.
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As his business grew, so did their family—with the birth of Morris in 1896 and Pauline, two years later.
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Runner-Up: Pauline Etienne, Eden I could not take my eyes off this immensely talented Belgian actress.
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Over at The Stacks, I excerpted a series of reviews by Pauline Kael, an early admirer of his movie acting.
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She said not a word, and the silence was broken only by Mam'selle Pauline's continued sobs.
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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.
Child Life In Town And Country|Anatole France
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

relating to Saint Paul or to his doctrines

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