lin
[lin]
- linn.
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Lin
[lin]
linn
or lin
[lin]
- a waterfall or torrent of rushing water in a river or stream.
- a pool of water, especially at the foot of a waterfall.
- a steep ravine or precipice.
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Origin of linn
before 1000; conflation of Old English hlynn torrent (not recorded in ME), and Scots Gaelic linne, cognate with Irish linn, Welsh llyn
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Contemporary Examples
For a while Lin was one of my favorite young writers, almost (but not quite) in spite of his novels.
But Lin can also produce the feelings of existential wonder that all good novelists provoke.
Instead of debt forgiveness, Prof. Lin suggests making student loans like other types of loans: dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Lin acknowledged having seen many middle-aged female clients who come in yearning for a younger, fresher version of themselves.
Lin has led the customer review section with a five-star but hostile review of January 22 that was pages long.
Historical Examples
In a maudlin way he stuttered: "L-o-o-k-o-u-t, Lin, she'll k-k-i-c-k you."
Watch Yourself Go ByAl. G. Field
To Lin's persistent inquiries, Alfred admitted that the mule had kicked him.
Watch Yourself Go ByAl. G. Field
When Lin hailed them by shouting: "How-dye, how's the minstrels?"
Watch Yourself Go ByAl. G. Field
Lin led in the singing of songs long since discarded by the minstrels.
Watch Yourself Go ByAl. G. Field
Alfred truthfully advised Harrison that Lin had never referred to him.
Watch Yourself Go ByAl. G. Field
linn
- a waterfall or a pool at the foot of it
- a ravine or precipice
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Word Origin
C16: probably from a confusion of two words, Scottish Gaelic linne pool and Old English hlynn torrent
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