Definitions

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  • proper noun A female given name.

Etymologies

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An elaborate form of Rosalie, or a simplified form of Rosalind.

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Examples

  • This in itself tells me nothing; but the proof that Shakespeare stands in intimate relation to the girl called Rosaline comes later, and so the first introductory words have a certain significance for me.

    The Man Shakespeare Harris, Frank, 1855-1931 1909

  • Katherine calls Rosaline light, and jests upon this in lewd fashion; declares, too, that she is “a merry, nimble, stirring spirit,” in fact, tells her that she is

    The Man Shakespeare Harris, Frank, 1855-1931 1909

  • Katherine calls Rosaline light, and jests upon this in lewd fashion; declares, too, that she is "a merry, nimble, stirring spirit," in fact, tells her that she is

    The Man Shakespeare Frank Harris 1893

  • Shakespeare stands in intimate relation to the girl called Rosaline comes later, and so the first introductory words have a certain significance for me.

    The Man Shakespeare Frank Harris 1893

  • "Rosaline," Andrews said in a low, soft voice, "I can only think of going to Paris."

    Three Soldiers John Dos Passos 1933

  • Page 256: Index entry for page 133 of "Rosaline" was moved to

    William Shakespeare John Masefield 1922

  • If we admit that a substitution may have occurred, of "Rosaline" for

    Notes and Queries, Number 70, March 1, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. Various 1852

  • Echo the blackbirds 'roundelay; "and to these lines from Lowell's" Rosaline: "--

    The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton John Burroughs 1879

  • Before Romeo meets Juliet at the party, he is mourning the loss of his previous lover, Rosaline.

    History of a Suicide Jill Bialosky 2011

  • Before Romeo meets Juliet at the party, he is mourning the loss of his previous lover, Rosaline.

    History of a Suicide Jill Bialosky 2011

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