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▪ I. linty, n. see lintie. ▪ II. linty, a.|ˈlɪntɪ| [f. lint1 + -y1.] †a. Resembling lint; soft like flax or lint (in quot. fig.). b. Full of lint or fluff.
1607Middleton Phœnix ii. iii. F 2, One good bang vppon a Buckler would make moste of our Gentlemen flye a peeces, tis not for these lintie times. 1705N. Tate tr. Cowley's Plants v. (1721) 392 To see such Kernels such strong Armour wear; First with a linty Wad wrapt close about, (Useful to keep green Wounds from gushing out). 1889G. Stables Dog Owners' Kennel Comp. v. §4. 54 Mixture of about two-thirds hardish hair and one-third linty. 1891Bazaar 20 Feb. 261/3 Swansdown..is better than cotton-wool, because it is not so linty. |