ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lintwhite

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Lintwhite is a noun meaning (archaic) A linnet.

Meaning

(archaic) A linnet.

Example Sentences

O sweet are Coila's haughs an' woods, / When lintwhites chant amang the buds,
At midnight the moon cometh, / And looketh down alone; / Her song the lintwhite swelleth, / The clear voiced mavis dwelleth […]

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lintie, linnet, tidley, whitwall, redfinch, gelinotte.

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