2 entries under this word

Carline

Căr'līne or Căr'o-līne, n.

noun

[Fr. carlin, It. carlino, so called from Carlo (Charles) VI. of Naples.] A silver coin current in some parts of Italy, and worth about seven cents. Simmonds.

Căr'line or Căr'ling, n.

noun

n. [Fr. carlingue, escarlingue, Sp., Pg., & It. carlinga.] (Naut.) A piece of timber in a ship, ranging fore and aft, from one deck beam to another, directly over the keel, serving as a foundation for the body of the ship. Totten.