Carline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɑɹlɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carline is a noun meaning A line of automobiles awaiting access to the same building or similar location.
Meaning
A line of automobiles awaiting access to the same building or similar location.
More Meanings
- Carline thistle (Carlina spp.).
- (nautical) Alternative form of carling (“deck planking”).
- Alternative form of caroline (“an old silver Italian coin”).
- (chiefly Scotland) A woman; also, a hag or witch.
Example Sentences
He taks a ſvvirlie, auld moſs-oak, / For ſome black, grouſome Carlin; […]
While honest men slept in their beds, the auld rudas carlines took their pleasure.
Word Forms
- carlines
- carlin
- carling
Synonyms for carline
Depending on context, synonyms include babushka, bag, bat, beldame, biddy, bluehair.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gyre-carlin, cailleach, caillach, cailliach, carle, queanie.
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