Paulin

name, noun

name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tarpaulin. US

    "Plain white paulins, made of duck without seams. Furnished with snaps and rings or grommets."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname transferred from the given name.

Example

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"Kelly Murphy, owner of a local nutrition store, has gotten to know Paulin, who comes in regularly to get his favorite smoothie."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Shortening of tarpaulin.

Etymology 2

From a Middle English form of the Latin saint's name Paulīnus.

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