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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of linn (“waterfall”). alt-of, alternative

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A short form of female given names ending in -lyn, such as Evelyn and Carolyn; also used as a formal unisex middle name.
2. 2
   Either of two short rivers in North Devon, England, the East Lyn and West Lyn, which converge at Lynmouth before flowing into the Bristol Channel.

Example

More examples

"Lyn and Sue should have won the award since the best project was theirs."

Etymology

See linn.

Related phrases

bristol channeleast lyngiven namemiddle nameshort formwest lyn

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