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ˈlingtow Sc. Obs.
[? f. Sc. ling, line n.2 + tow.]
A rope used by smugglers. Also Comb. lingtow-men, smugglers.
1857J. Paterson Mem. J. Train 185 The carriers from the coast to the interior were called lingtowmen, from the coil of ropes or lingtows which they generally wore like a soldier's shoulder-belt, when not employed slinging or carrying their goods. 1894Crockett Raiders i. 14 Wondering how long it would be till my father let me have a horse from the stable and a lingtow over my shoulder to go out to the Free Trade among the Manxmen. |