Definitions

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  • proper noun A female given name.
  • proper noun The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
  • noun historical Designating a type of women's bonnet popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Etymologies

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From French Charlotte in the 17th century, female diminutive form of Charles, from Middle High German Karl, which came from the Germanic *karlaz.

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Examples

  • CHARLOTTE, N.C. - While Larry Brown isn't sure how much longer he'll be on the bench, the nomadic Hall of Famer insists Charlotte will be his last coaching job.

    Brownsville Herald : By JAIME ARON 2010

  • CHARLOTTE: A person familiar with the decision says Charlotte hired Ohio State assistant Alan Major as its next basketball coach.

    Record Article Feed Staff 2010

  • CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Stephen Jackson scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Charlotte rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-92 on Wednesday night to give Michael Jordan a victory in his first game as Bobcats majority owner.

    NewsOK.com RSS - home 2010

  • CHARLOTTE, N.C. - While Larry Brown isn't sure how much longer he'll be on the bench, the nomadic Hall of Famer insists Charlotte will be his last coaching job.

    Brownsville Herald : By JAIME ARON 2010

  • CHARLOTTE -- A 38-year-old middle school teacher was found shot to death in bed in his southwest Charlotte home Tuesday morning.

    The Herald | HeraldOnline.com - Front 2010

  • CHARLOTTE -- A new, temporary landmark - towering 110 feet high - now sits on the western edge of uptown Charlotte.

    The Herald | HeraldOnline.com - Front 2010

  • CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Two people went to the hospital after a serious crash in uptown Charlotte early Wednesday morning.

    WSOCTV.com - Local News 2010

  • CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Two people went to the hospital after a serious crash in uptown Charlotte early Wednesday morning.

    WSOCTV.com - Local News 2010

  • CHARLOTTE -- A new, temporary landmark - towering 110 feet high - now sits on the western edge of uptown Charlotte.

    The Herald | HeraldOnline.com - Front 2010

  • CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A man is recovering after a drive-by shooting in north Charlotte

    WCNC - News - World 2010

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