carline

noun

1. (Scotland)A woman; also, a hag or witch.

   “He taks a ſvvirlie, auld moſs-oak, / For ſome black, grouſome Carlin; […]”

   “While honest men slept in their beds, the auld rudas carlines took their pleasure.”

2. A line of automobiles awaiting access to the same building or similar location.
3. Carline thistle (Carlina spp.).
4. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of caroline (“an old silver Italian coin”).
5. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of carling (“deck planking”).

name

1. A female given name, variant of Caroline.

   “A blur of motion passed him, and he turned to find Carline standing in the room, a heavy cloak wrapped around her.”

2. A surname.