lino
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of lino
By shortening
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But when she moved to a housing association property in Borehamwood in 2022, Sidony was made to dispose of the lino, which she said was "immaculate".
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024
But Ms Keefe told the BBC: "They've done mould washes and replaced the lino in the kitchen but they've not dealt with the root of the problem."
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2024
“Muizenberg 1933,” three inky, 1975 lino cut prints near the entry show how early Kentridge began to work toward animation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2022
I’m doing a lot of printmaking, I’m doing lino block cuts, I’m doing some mono prints.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 23, 2020
The lino extended past the stairs to a door with a frosted-glass window which probably opened onto the kitchen out the back.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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"Little Saint Thomas," of the Rue du Bac, has 90,000 French linos, 1000 "Jacquettes gentleman," 500 Zouaves, and 1000 dozen cravats—all at extraordinary low prices.
From The Cockaynes in Paris Or 'Gone abroad' by Doré, Gustave
Literature and free, willing genius are not hemmed in by State or national linos.
From Remarks by Nye, Bill
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