Lack-linen

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Shirtless obsolete

    "I scorn you, scurvy companion. What! / you poor, base, rascally, cheating, lack-linen / mate! Away, you mouldy rogue, away!"

Example

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"I scorn you, scurvy companion. What! / you poor, base, rascally, cheating, lack-linen / mate! Away, you mouldy rogue, away!"

Etymology

From lack + linen.

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