Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An obsolete spelling of
linen .
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Examples
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The men weare onely a stroope about their wastes, of some kind of linnen of their owne weauing, which is made of Plantan-leaues, and another stroope comming from their backe vnder their twistes, Which couereth their priuy parts, and is made fast to their girdles at their nauels; which is this.
History of the Philippine Islands Antonio de Morga 1597
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Secondly, Expect a parcel by Tuesdays Coach, and when you receive it inform Mr Barker that you mean to come to town with him next morning — but mind, — if you cannot come then, I shall look for you next day, or the next. — bring all your linnen with you, and come on
Letter 315 2009
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I happen to have some pink linnen around for a couple of weeks and did always hesitate a bit if I should actually make a dress out of it.
The Pink Dress 2009
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I will do this tomorrow, since I want to finish my pink linnen dress.
Home Living 2009
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Ai want wun ov those noo Irish linnen hankees wif teh curled up sleeping kitteh embrodered awn teh korner.
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Ai hav just washeded sum linnen blouses ai had awn teh trip – tehy needed to be irined – AND starched.
invisbl wii tennis - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2008
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Waring khaki kargo pants, linnen-kolored sleebless kargo shert n brown sandles.
U forgotz de food part - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2008
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The linnen and clothes which I brought with me will with due care last for some years — as you say.
The Virginians 2006
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‘Shall we take him out in the linnen-basket, grandmamma?’
Burlesques 2006
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‘Shall we take him out in the linnen-basket, grandmamma?’
The diary of C. Jeames De La Pluche, Esq., with his letters 2006
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