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Meaning of "linhay" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LINHAY

Of unknown origin.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF LINHAY

ˈlɪnɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LINHAY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Linhay is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LINHAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Circular linhay

A circular linhay is an ancient type of structure found in England, particularly associated with Devon. Linhay, also spelled linny and linhay, is a type of farm building with an open front and usually a lean-to roof. In Newfoundland English a linney is similar as a storage space, kitchen, or porch but as an addition to the rear of a house and American English as an open, lean-to shed attached to a farm yard. Linhays were used to store hay above and shelter cattle or farm machenery.

Definition of linhay in the English dictionary

The definition of linhay in the dictionary is a farm building with an open front.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LINHAY

Bahraini · blini · Cheney · destiny · dicliny · guinea · linney · Linnhe · matriliny · mini · minnie · patriliny · Pliny · ragini · rainy · Rimini · scrutiny · shiny · skinny · tiny

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LINHAY

linguistic philosophy · linguistical · linguistically · linguistician · linguistics · linguistry · lingula · lingular · lingulate · lingulated · lingy · liniment · linin · lining · linish · linisher · linishing · link · link motion · link road

WORDS THAT END LIKE LINHAY

anyway · away · ay · bay · be that as it may · birthday · Blu-ray · Cathay · chay · Conway · day · display · Fotheringhay · hay · hit the hay · in a way · pochay · roll in the hay · sashay · shay

Synonyms and antonyms of linhay in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «linhay» into 25 languages

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Trends of use of linhay

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LINHAY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about linhay

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LINHAY»

Discover the use of linhay in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to linhay and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Below the Surface and Other Poems
Going. Out. to. the. Linhay*. (North Devon) A new moon, a non-moon, And when I switch off the electric day And step outside, bits of sticky dark Catch in my lashes, lodge like cinders In the corners of my eyes. The linhay perfectly matches the ...
Sarah Lawson, 1996
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Beyond
John Galsworthy. They were cantering toward the corner where the fields joined, and suddenly he was aware that he could no more hold the beast than if a steam- engine had been under him. Straight at the linhay Hotspur dashed, and ...
John Galsworthy, 2010
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Dictionary of Newfoundland English
linny n also linhay, linney ['km, 'Unii. 'leni]. Cp OED linhay, linn(e)y (1695-); EDO linhay, linney 'shed with lean-to roof and an open front' s w cties Ir Nfld; JOYCE 287 linnie. 1 A storage shed or room attached to the back of a dwelling; PORCH.
George Morley Story, W. J. Kirwin, John David Allison Widdowson, 1990
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The English Jersey Cattle Society's Herd Book
Registered Prefix : Linhay Meads. Telephone No. : Braishfield 243. Nearest Station : Romsey, S.R. Ear -Marking Letters : J. (Communications regarding the Herd to be addressed to :— owner.) Herd Officially Recorded. Attested and Tuberculin ...
English Jersey Cattle Society, 1944
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The Complete Works of John Galsworthy
Straight at the linhay Hotspur dashed, and Summerhay thought: "My God! He'll kill himself!" Straight at the old stone linhay, covered by the great ivy bush. Right at it—into it! Summerhay ducked his head. Not low enough—the ivy concealed a  ...
John Galsworthy, 1930
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The Annual Register: Or a View of the History, Politics and ...
She replied, “I do not fknow where, unless we go into Mr. Smith's linhay." I objected, it being so far out of my way. She said, it was not too far, as she 'would not go in until her sister Mary was in bed. So we both 'Pl'oce—“del1 0“, till we came to ...
‎1821
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The Annual Register of World Events: A Review of the Year
She replied, " I do not know where, unless we go into Mr. Smith's linhay." I objected, it being so far out of my way. She said, it was not too far, as she would: not go in until her sister Mary was in bed. So we both proceeded on, till we came to Mr.
Edmund Burke, 1824
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Complete John Galsworthy Works
Straight at the linhay Hotspur dashed, and Summerhay thought: "My God! He'll kill himself!" Straight at the old stone linhay, covered by the great ivy bush. Right at it—intoit!Summerhay ducked his head. Not low enough—theivy concealed a ...
John Galsworthy, 2014
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The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, ...
She replied, “ I do not know where, unless we go into Mr. Smith's linhay." I objected, it being so far out of my way. She said, it was not too far, as she would not go in until her sister Mary was in bed. So we both proceeded on, till we came to Mr.
‎1824
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Annual Register
She replied, " I do not know where, unless we go into Mr. Smith's linhay." I objected, it being so far out of my way. She said, it was not too far, as she would not go in until her sister Mary was in bed. So we both proceeded on, till we came to Mr.
Edmund Burke, 1824

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LINHAY»

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Transport Drivers
We are looking for Transport Drivers to be located at our Linhay Hill Quarry at Ashburton. We are seeking full-time, experienced, Tipper, Mixer ... «Tiverton Mid Devon Gazette, Jul 15»
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BYGONES: It's a long way from artist's impression to finished article
In the foreground is a restored Linhay. That project has been on the starting blocks ever since with numerous proposals for its use. Readers will ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jun 15»
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GARDENS: Villagers show off their plots for the good of the parish
Work is still progressing but the Dove cote and Linhay have been converted for staff and family with dogs, cats, geese, chickens and cows ... «Western Morning News, Jun 15»
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Crash pictures - woman cut free from car in ditch on A38 near …
The incident happened during wet and windy weather at 8.38pm on Monday between Pear Tree to Linhay. Firefighters needed to cut away ... «Torquay Herald Express, May 15»
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Finest Devon farmers make awards shortlist
... Caroline Haddock, Churston Farm, Brockenbury Quarry, Dartmouth Road, Brixham. - John & Clare Clapp, Red Linhay, Crown Hill, Halberton. «Western Morning News, May 15»
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MARKET: Farms and land in Devon
... of pasture fields, ancient oak woodland, river meadows and scrub land and a semi-ruined stone linhay building. The guide price is £180,000. «Western Morning News, Apr 15»
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'Help final push for lasting Cockington legacy'
The Linhay will become the visitor centre for the country park. Its setting will be enhanced, improving accessibility and making it far easier for ... «Torquay Herald Express, Mar 15»
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Good relationships are key at Glendinning
E & JW Glendinning Ltd has taken delivery of a new Tier IV final Volvo L220H wheeled loader as one of its front line machines for its Linhay Hill ... «Hub 4, Mar 15»
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Hundreds of jobs may be created with Newton Abbot and Ashburton …
Meanwhile, Ashburton-based operator Glendinning has announced it wants to enlarge its Linhay Hill Quarry on the outskirts of town with a ... «Torquay Herald Express, Nov 14»
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Glendinning to propose Devon quarry extension
Glendinning is set to submit a planning application in 2015 proposing the extension of the Linhay Hill Quarry, which it hopes will secure 240 ... «Insider Media, Nov 14»
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