Adeline

English

Etymology

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

Proper noun

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."

Anagrams

• Delaine, aliened, delaine, enedial

French

Etymology

A diminutive form of Adèle.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a.dlin/

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Proper noun

Adeline f

1. a diminutive of the female given name Adèle

Anagrams

• Danièle

Norman

Proper noun

Adeline f

1. a female given name