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.]

  1. Cloth made of flax or hemp.
  2. An under garment.

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