Adeline

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English

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Etymology

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From Old French Adeline, a diminutive form of Adela and Adele brought to England by the Normans.

Proper noun

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Adeline

  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages.
    • 1944, Mazo de la Roche, The Building of Jalna, Dundurn Press Ltd, published 2009, →ISBN, page 149:
      "That's my own corner...In it I have always called you Adeline." "Please don't say Adelyne. I am accustomed to Adeleen." "I suppose that's why I pronounce it Adelyne."

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French

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Etymology

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A diminutive form of Adèle.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.dlin/
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Proper noun

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Adeline f

  1. a diminutive of the female given name Adèle

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Norman

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Proper noun

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Adeline f

  1. a female given name