Aldine
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A family name used by some people
- proper noun
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Aldine
- I met Aldine at the conference last week.
Examples
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The novel was written by a young author named Aldine.
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Ms. Aldine accepted the award and thanked her colleagues warmly.
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Several members of the Aldine family attended the reunion last summer.
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Mr. Aldine is a renowned author.
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The famous publishing house, Aldine de Gruyter, is known for its academic books.
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One of the notable figures in literature is Aldine Smith, a renowned poet.
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The children in Aldine attend various schools within the independent school district.
Surface Forms
Aldine main
Etymology
Aldine is also a surname and sometimes a first name, often taken from the old personal name Aldus, the name of the famous printer. So when you meet someone called Aldine, the name points back to that old personal name.