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Definition of Linch

1. n. A ledge; a right-angled projection.

Definition of Linch

1. Noun. A ledge; a right-angled projection. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Linch

1. a boundary [n -ES] - See also: boundary

Lexicographical Neighbors of Linch

Literary usage of Linch

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Bulletin by Geological Survey of Georgia (1902)
"Some rock, however, has been quarried near Eaton- ton, the county-seat, from time to time, for local use. THE linch QUARRY ..."

2. The Romany Rye: A Sequel to Lavengro by George Henry Borrow (1872)
"CHAPTER I. The Making of the linch-pio—The Sound Sleeper—Breakfast—The ... Going to the companion wheel, I took out the linch-pin, which I carried down with ..."

3. Pennsylvania Archivesby Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Instruction, Pennsylvania State Library by Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Instruction, Pennsylvania State Library (1878)
"linch, Jane, and James Hagerty. linch, Judith, and John Boyd. linch, Patrick, and Sarah Campbell. linch, Peter, and Elizabeth Smith. ..."

4. Records Relating to the Early History of Boston by Boston (Mass.). Registry Dept (1886)
"Corn linch — Praying as Entred the 15th. of Oct. last, being fully Considered — Voted, That the said linch be & hereby is approved of, & has Liberty granted ..."

5. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1912)
"legal reason, that the judgment of the court of civil appeals is manifestly correct. This is in accordance with the ruling of this court in linch v. ..."

6. The American Monitor (1825)
"COCHRANE, AMERO, AND linch, FOR A LEASE OF THE PASCO MINES. 1. ... Cochrane, linch, and Amero, the mines and dependencies which belong to the government of ..."

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