| 释义 |
lintie Sc.|ˈlɪntɪ|
Also linty.
[f. lint in lintwhite + dim. ending -ie -y).]
= linnet.
1795Burns Verses Destr. Woods 4 Where linties sang and lambkins play'd. a1835Hogg Ringan & May 41 Poet. Wks. 1838 I. 300 She trows..The linty's cheip a ditty tame. 1899Crockett Kit Kennedy 198, I heard the linties singing where I was falling asleep. |