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Carlin
Car′lin
,Noun.
[Dim., fr.
carl
male.] An old woman.
[Scot. & Prov. Eng.]
Definition 2024
Carlin
carlin
carlin
See also: Carlin
French
Etymology
Probably from Carlin, nickname of Italian actor Carlo Bestinazzi (1713-1783) whose Harlequin mask was humourously compared to the dog's nose.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kaʁlɛ̃ /
Noun
carlin m (plural carlins)
- pug (dog)