Lynn

[ lin ]

/ lɪn /

noun

JanetJanet Lynn Nowicki, born 1953, U.S. figure skater.

a seaport in E Massachusetts, on Massachusetts Bay.

a male given name, form of Lincoln, Linton.

Also Lynne. a female given name, form of Caroline or Carolyn.

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Examples from the Web for lynn

"That was crazy," Lynn Jenkins of Kansas muttered to another member as she walked to greet Boehner.
Democrats Accidentally Save Boehner From Republican Coup|Ben Jacobs, Jackie Kucinich|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The cover story was titled “Kim Kardashian: The Art of Reality,” and written by M.I.A. BFF Lynn Hirschberg.
That Time Kim Kardashian Freaked Out About Being Captured Nude on a Magazine Cover|Marlow Stern|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lynn Meekins, the managing editor, decided against wasting time and energy on extras.
The Stacks: H.L. Mencken on the 1904 Baltimore Fire|H.L. Mencken|October 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And fashion editor Lynn Yaeger thinks print magazines are becoming "obsolete."
Kate Hudson Defends Butt Implants; Cara Delevingne Is Designing For DKNY|The Fashion Beast Team|June 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Charles Schulz has this really dark streak that comes out in Peanuts… Lynn Johnston talks about dealing with depression.
Aaron McGruder’s ‘The Boondocks’ Returns Without Aaron McGruder|Rich Goldstein|April 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lynn was garrisoned by the p. 219forces of the parliament, and fortified at the expense of the Association.
A Comprehensive History of Norwich|A. D. Bayne
Lynn laughed bitterly and put his hand against his breast to quiet the throbbing.
The Master's Violin|Myrtle Reed
It was just at this instant that Lynn came flying down the street.
The City of Fire|Grace Livingston Hill
Leighton described to me the deep impression this Lynn of Dee had made on him.
The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton|Mrs. Russell Barrington
When Mr. Richards had been some years at Lynn, he received an invitation to settle at Norwich, but that he declined.
A Biographical Sketch of some of the Most Eminent Individuals which the Principality of Wales has produced since the Reformation|Robert Williams

British Dictionary definitions for lynn (1 of 2)

Lynn¹

/ (lɪn) /

noun

another name for King's Lynn Also called: Lynn Regis (ˈriːdʒɪs)

British Dictionary definitions for lynn (2 of 2)

Lynn²

/ (lɪn) /

noun

Dame Vera, original name Vera Margaret Lewis . born 1917, British singer popular during World War II and known as "the forces' sweetheart". Her best-known songs are "We'll Meet Again" and "White Cliffs of Dover"

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