caroline en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɛɹ.əˌlaɪn/ (General-American)
- /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlaɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Meanings
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(historical) An old silver coin of Italy.
[…] the publication of the book is permitted, and a tax of four carolines on each volume must be paid by the publisher. This sum is exorbitant, when we consider the cheapness of Italian books.
1826, The Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal, volume 25, page 451:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| carolines | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| carline | alternative | lexicographic |