Inclined or tending toward; disposed to (an archaic or poetic usage, rare in modern English).
From French 'caline,' possibly influenced by or related to 'incline.' The French term relates to flattery or coaxing behavior. It's an old term that survives mainly in historical texts.
This is one of those beautiful archaic words that poets loved—it suggests a gentle leaning or disposition, which is much more elegant than just saying 'someone tends toward something.'
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