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malines definition

ma·lines (mə lēn′; Fr mȧ lēn′)

noun

  1. Mechlin
  2. a thin, somewhat stiff, silk net used in dressmaking, etc.
    also maline ma·line′

Etymology: Fr, after Malines

Malines definition

Ma·lines (mȧ lēn′)

Mechelen

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A common last name found in States of France,Puerto Rico,United States. Most common languages would include,
Spanish,English and French.

Posted by Nelson Malines ( Florida) 76 days ago.

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