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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Linspin(ne, n. [e.m.E. lins- (1696), lince- (1682), linch-pin(n) (1627), ME. (north.) lynspin (1376–7), f. ME. lins (c 1315), e.m.E. lynce, OE. lynis masc. (OS. lunisa, mod. Germ. lünse, etc.): cf. Lin-pin and Lin-nail(l.] A linch-pin. — 1644–7 Army of the Covenant I. 141.
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