Bernardine

[ bur-ner-din, -deen ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Bernardine

/ -ˌdiːn; ˈbɜːnədɪn /

1. of or relating to this branch of the Cistercians
2. of or relating to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

"I would never go to the hospital, Bernardine," whined the man in a low tone.

That letter reminded him that he was not free; that before he had met Bernardine, he had bound himself in honor to another.

At this time another suitor for Bernardine's hand appeared upon the scene.

A little later, Bernardine was startled to hear him moaning and sobbing as though he were in great pain.

Bernardine looked just a trifle weary when the clock on the mantel struck ten, and Doctor Gardiner rose to depart.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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