Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LINT, n.2 Stale urine, used as a source of ammonia for bleaching, etc. (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.). Phr.: to gether lint, to collect this in tubs for factory use (Ib.).
[Sc. variant of Eng. †lant, O.E., O.N. hland, id.]
