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Linus

//ˈlaɪ.nəs// name

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from Latin.

    "Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren."

  2. 2
    A town on the coast of ancient Mysia, on the Propontis, between Priapus and Parium. historical

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin Linus, Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos), of uncertain meaning.

Etymology 2

Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos)

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