liny

or line·y

[ lahy-nee ]

adjective

, lin·i·er, lin·i·est.

1. full of or marked with lines. line.
2. resembling lines; line; linelike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of liny¹

First recorded in 1800–10; line ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

When I wuz a little gal down in Car'liny, I went to school long 'nough to l'arn my a-b-c's.

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