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Cline

Cline

23 5.3
A family name used by some English-speaking people
  • proper noun
  • /klaɪn/
translation icon : Cline
  • Derek Cline has been a respected figure in our community for many years.
  • Patsy Cline
  • Anna Cline
  • Don Cline

Examples

  • "We would like to greatly expand membership in Friends of PARI," said Cline, "and extend membership to corporate sponsors."

    Academic text (2005)

  • Anna Cline is organizing the charity event this weekend.

  • That's Cline for my last name.

  • Hilary Cline of London, Ontario, Canada, was awarded third place for Crane #2.

    Academic text (2004)

  • For more information, please contact Anna Cline at 212.392.4426, or e-mail her at acline@collegeart.org.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Advertising: Send inquiries to Anna Cline, c/o CAA; 212.392.4426; acline@collegeart.org.

    Academic text (2014)

  • My last name is Cline, which is quite common in my family.

Surface Forms

Cline main

Etymology

Cline often comes from the German family name Klein, which means 'small'. So the name probably began as a nickname for someone who was small or younger, which makes it easier to remember.