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lin

//ˈlin//
Polishnoun

Grammatical form

lin is the genitive plural form of lina — “line, rope, cord, string, twine (hick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line).

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Definitions

  1. 1.
    tench (Tinca tinca)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *linъ, further etymology uncertain. Possibly from Proto-Slavic *linjati, see Russian линь (linʹ).

Nominative
Singular
lin
Plural
liny
Genitive
Singular
lina
Plural
linów
Dative
Singular
linowi
Plural
linom
Accusative
Singular
lina
Plural
liny
Instrumental
Singular
linem
Plural
linami
Locative
Singular
linie
Plural
linach
Vocative
Singular
linie
Plural
liny

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