Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for LIN'EN
LIN'EN, n. [L. linum, flax, Gr. λινον; W. llin, Ir. lin, Russ. len, G. lein. The sense is probably long, extended or smooth. In the latter sense, it would accord with L. linio, lenio.]
- Cloth made of flax or hemp.
- An under garment.
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