Definitions

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  • proper noun A surname.

Etymologies

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From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Thomas.

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Examples

  • "Tamlin" turns the tables some, telling about the defiant girl Janet who catches the powerful Tamlin's eye.

    Expecting Rain 2009

  • "Tamlin" turns the tables some, telling about the defiant girl Janet who catches the powerful Tamlin's eye.

    Expecting Rain 2009

  • "You must practice," said Tamlin, and the sudden curtness in his tone cut Taen's amusement short.

    Stormwarden Wurts, Janny 1989

  • Tamlin leaped off his rock and gestured expansively with his pipe.

    Stormwarden Wurts, Janny 1989

  • Taen steadied the dream link, gently widened her touch to include Jaric, then transmitted her findings to Tamlin.

    Stormwarden Wurts, Janny 1989

  • Taen clutched the silken robe about her shoulders though she was not cold and with all the urgency she possessed, summoned Tamlin.

    Stormwarden Wurts, Janny 1989

  • Tamlin paused as if weighted by an impossible quandary.

    Stormwarden Wurts, Janny 1989

  • Captive After nearly a fortnight's absence, Tamlin materialized in the grove with a disorganized flurry of feathers and beads.

    Stormwarden Wurts, Janny 1989

  • With her face buried within her crossed arms and her shoulders shaking with misery, she did not notice the thin chime of bells as Tamlin appeared at her side.

    Stormwarden Wurts, Janny 1989

  • Taen drew breath to interrupt, but Tamlin waved her silent.

    Stormwarden Wurts, Janny 1989

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