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Meaning of carline | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈkɑɹlɪn/

Definitions

  1. A female given name, variant of Caroline.
  2. A surname.
  3. A woman; also, a hag or witch.
    Scotland
  4. A line of automobiles awaiting access to the same building or similar location.
  5. Carline thistle (Carlina spp.).

Examples

“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.”
“A blur of motion passed him, and he turned to find Carline standing in the room, a heavy cloak wrapped around her.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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