Pauline1
[paw-leen]
- a female given name.
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Pauline2
[paw-lahyn, -leen]
- of or relating to the apostle Paul or to his doctrines or writings.
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Origin of Pauline2
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Contemporary Examples
In the meantime, who better to convey the film's appeal than Pauline Kael, the fabulous longtime New Yorker movie critic.
Wilson explained that, unlike some of the other forms of early religion, Pauline Christianity had been based on purity.
As his business grew, so did their family—with the birth of Morris in 1896 and Pauline, two years later.
Runner-Up: Pauline Etienne, Eden I could not take my eyes off this immensely talented Belgian actress.
Oscar Season Kicks Off in Toronto: Channing Tatum, Kristen Stewart, and More Court Awards GloryMarlow Stern
September 14, 2014
Over at The Stacks, I excerpted a series of reviews by Pauline Kael, an early admirer of his movie acting.
Historical Examples
"Poor Napoleon," said Pauline pityingly, as their father closed the door.
The Boy Life of NapoleonEugenie Foa
Pauline was as cold and calm as Sophie was charming talkative, and noisy.
My Double LifeSarah Bernhardt
What a fool he is with his idea of Pauline being a little bourgeoise!
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
He was attentive and respectful to them, affectionate to Pauline.
"And Pauline is right, my dear," replied Mr. Grey, with deep emotion.
Pauline
- relating to Saint Paul or to his doctrines
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Word Origin and History for pauline
Pauline
fem. proper name, fem. of Paul.
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Pauline
adj.
"pertaining to the apostle Paul," 1817, from Latin Paulinus, from Paulus (see Paul).
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