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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1641-1648
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(Sounding-line,) Sundinlyin, n. [ME and e.m.E. soundynglyne (1336), sounding line (1627); Sound v.2 a and Line n.2 1 b.] A line, with attached lead weight, used for sounding the depth of water. Cf. Lede-lyne n. — 1641-8 Skipper's Acc. (Smettone) 23b.
For ane sundinlyin 6 li.
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