Lin, v. t. To cease from.
[Obs. or Scot.]
Lin (lĭn), v. i. [AS.
linnan. See Lithe.] To yield; to stop; to
cease. [Obs. or Scot.] Marston.
Lin, n. [Ir. linn, or Gael.
linne; akin to W. llyn a pool, pond, lake, but in
senses 2 and 3 prob. from AS. hlynn torrent. Cf.
Dunlin.] 1. A pool or collection of
water, particularly one above or below a fall of water.
2. A waterfall, or cataract; as, a roaring
lin.
3. A steep ravine.
☞ Written also linn and lyn.