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Pauline

¹

[ paw-leen ]

/ pɔˈlin /

noun

a female given name.

Definition for pauline (2 of 2)

Pauline ²

[ paw-lahyn, -leen ]

/ ˈpɔ laɪn, -lin /

adjective

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

Origin of Pauline

²

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

Example sentences from the Web for pauline

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

The Stacks: Pauline Kael's Talking Heads Obsession |Pauline Kael |November 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Wilson explained that, unlike some of the other forms of early religion, Pauline Christianity had been based on purity.

Is ‘The Lost Gospel’ Book a Fraud? |Nico Hines |November 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
As his business grew, so did their family—with the birth of Morris in 1896 and Pauline, two years later.

‘The Harness Maker’s Dream:’ The Unlikely Ranch King of Texas |Nick Kotz |September 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
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 Glory |Marlow Stern |September 14, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

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

The Stacks: Robin Williams, More Than A Shtick Figure |Joe Morgenstern |August 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Until he fell ill you never noticed that he loved you more than Pauline and Georges.

Gobseck |Honore de Balzac
Some of our brothers had made his acquaintance, and Pauline, who had met him at Montecito, had warranted him as "interesting."

A Woman of Genius |Mary Austin
Pauline bent down and gathered bunches of them until her arms were full.

Guy and Pauline |Compton Mackenzie
Pauline left her mistress for a moment and went into the bedroom.

A Butterfly on the Wheel |Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
"You have a very nice gown on, too, Pauline," added his lordship graciously.

That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1(of 3) |Frances Eleanor Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for pauline

Pauline

/ (ˈpɔːlaɪn) /

adjective

relating to Saint Paul or to his doctrines