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Definitions

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

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"Orpheus was the disciple of Linus."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos)

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