Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To remove the fiber, or lint, from cotton or similar seeds.

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  • verb To remove lint from.

Etymologies

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de- +‎ lint

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Examples

  • Instead of 14-year-old Tiffany, it is Chris Hansen appearing in the name of us all to extract a humiliating confession from slobbos, he quickly makes clear, are not fit to delint his crisp duds.

    Dying and Living in COPS America 2007

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