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  • proper noun A female given name, anglicized from Madeleine, the French form of Magdalene.

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Examples

  • The next Sunday, the man took up a collection on his behalf, raising enough funds to cover the transatlantic travel for his wife, Maddalena who, in time, would go by the name Madeline in the States and their five children, including my mother.

    Cake Boss Buddy Valastro 2010

  • His hand almost went to the name Dennis, but at the last second he moved his fingers closer to the name Madeline.

    Family Blessings Fern Michaels 2004

  • His hand almost went to the name Dennis, but at the last second he moved his fingers closer to the name Madeline.

    Family Blessings Fern Michaels 2004

  • His hand almost went to the name Dennis, but at the last second he moved his fingers closer to the name Madeline.

    Family Blessings Fern Michaels 2004

  • Madeline is French for Magdalene, you know, a perfect name for my trade. "

    Dearly Beloved Putney, Mary Jo 1990

  • Madeline is willing to do anything – anything – to keep Grace happy.

    Current Movie Reviews, Independent Movies - Film Threat 2009

  • That maybe true but NONE of it negates the crime or alter the fact that finding Madeline is paramount. on November 4, 2009 at 2: 54 pm PC Stamp

    A Minute For Madeleine McCann « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009

  • Complications arise when Madeline is in a car accident and the baby dies, yet she insists on going forward with the birth as her way of dealing with the loss.

    Current Movie Reviews, Independent Movies - Film Threat 2009

  • The one with big sisters Madeline is especially precious.

    Archive 2007-06-01 Heidi Hess Saxton 2007

  • The one with big sisters Madeline is especially precious.

    Congratulations, Kate! Heidi Hess Saxton 2007

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