Lein

See also: lein, LEIN, and -lein

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Ling (Kölsch)
• Leng (Ripuarian)

Etymology

From Old High German līna.

Noun

Lein f

1. (Moselle Franconian) rope of minor to medium thickness; cord

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German līn, from Old High German līn, from Proto-Germanic *līną.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /laɪ̯n/
• Rhymes: -aɪ̯n

Noun

Lein m (genitive Leines or Leins, plural Leine)

1. linen
2. flax

Further reading

• “Lein” in Duden online

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Hunsrik

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /laɪ̯n/

Noun

Lein m (plural Lein)

1. linen
2. flax

Noun

Lein f (plural Leine)

1. rein

Further reading

• Online Hunsrik Dictionary