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Linus

proper nounproper nounattested in dialogue

  • United States//ˈlaɪ.nəs//

A male given name from Latin.

proper noun

  1. 1

    A male given name from Latin.

    Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

Etymology

From Latin Linus, Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos), of uncertain meaning.

proper noun

  1. 1

    historicalA town on the coast of ancient Mysia, on the Propontis, between Priapus and Parium.

Etymology

Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos)

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