Adeline
a female given name, form of .
Historical Examples
Adeline, I must order all these people out of the room, and have you to myself, or I can do nothing.’
Adeline Mowbray Amelia Alderson Opie
He was afraid it was the “Adeline Maria,” a notorious swindle.
Peak and Prairie Anna Fuller
He was older than Adeline, and a silent man, already growing to be elderly in his appearance.
A Country Doctor and Selected Stories and Sketches Sarah Orne Jewett
But her “Adeline” reminded him that he was already committed to a safer course.
Ambrotox and Limping Dick Oliver Fleming
Meantime Adeline heard constant references to Otto (as the shepherd was called) both from her father and her waiting-women.
Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Lewis Spence
“It’s a little past ten, Miss,” Adeline said in a low voice that shook a little.
The Slave of Silence Fred M. White
The servant threw open the door announcing his name, and Mortimer was in the presence of Adeline.
Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 (of 2) John Roby
Kiss me, dear Adeline; and now let thy handmaids attire thee.
Rienzi Edward Bulwer Lytton
Glenmurray thought that he was willing to marry Adeline merely for her sake!
Adeline Mowbray Amelia Alderson Opie
Montreal’s eyes and Adeline’s met; and in that gaze Adeline forgot all her sorrows.
Rienzi Edward Bulwer Lytton
fem. proper name, from French, of Germanic origin, literally “noble” (see Adelaide).
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