Pauline
//ˈpɔːˌliːn// adj, name
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Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or relating to the Apostle Paul, his writings, his doctrines, and the form of Christianity that arose from them. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 A female given name from Latin.
"The youngest child of George and Emily Johnson was named Emily after her mother, and Pauline in honor of the only sibling of Emperor Napoleon of France, whose life was the object of George Johnson's consuming interest."
Synonyms
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More examples"Pauline said that she was prepared to ride Jack's cock."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From French Pauline, in turn from Latin Paulina; in regular use since the 19th century.
Etymology 2
From Paul + -ine.
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