Pauline

¹

[ paw-leen ]

noun

1. a female given name.

Pauline

²

[ paw-lahyn, -leen ]

adjective

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

Pauline

/ ˈpɔːlaɪn /

adjective

1. relating to Saint Paul or to his doctrines

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pauline¹

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

Example Sentences

Pauline hopes to scale up her system to observe many at once.

From Science News For Students

In the meantime, who better to convey the film's appeal than Pauline Kael, the fabulous longtime New Yorker movie critic.

From The Daily Beast

Wilson explained that, unlike some of the other forms of early religion, Pauline Christianity had been based on purity.

From The Daily Beast

As his business grew, so did their family—with the birth of Morris in 1896 and Pauline, two years later.

From The Daily Beast

Runner-Up: Pauline Etienne, Eden I could not take my eyes off this immensely talented Belgian actress.

From The Daily Beast

Over at The Stacks, I excerpted a series of reviews by Pauline Kael, an early admirer of his movie acting.

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

"Doubtless you are very well off, Mr. Jock," Pauline continued, and this time the sneer in her voice was hardly veiled.

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Thrse and her little sister Pauline have asked Pierre and Marthe to a dinner in the country.

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

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