linhay

[ lin-ee ]

/ ˈlɪn i /

noun Newfoundland.

a storage shed or other attachment to the back of a house.

Words nearby linhay

lingulectomy, linguo-, linguoclusion, linguopapillitis, linguoversion, linhay, liniment, linin, lining, linitis, linitis plastica

Origin of linhay

compare dial. (SW England, Ireland) linhay shed, open building; of uncertain origin

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Examples from the Web for linhay

Probably she was lying in the linhay, or on her bed, hardly conscious, groaning herself to sleep.
Furze the Cruel|John Trevena
Moreover, the linhay itself was full of very ancient cow dung; than which there is no balmier and more maiden soporific.
Lorna Doone|R. D. Blackmore
That 'orse must 'a' galloped into the linhay and killed him.
Beyond|John Galsworthy
Then she lighted the lantern, and went to the linhay for more cider.
Furze the Cruel|John Trevena

Footsteps made them turn to see two rounding the linhay; and again, footsteps behind brought two after Rhoda, impatient of delay.
The Unknown Sea|Clemence Housman

British Dictionary definitions for linhay

linhay

/ (ˈlɪnɪ) /

noun

dialect a farm building with an open front

Word Origin for linhay

C17: of unknown origin

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