linebred

[ lahyn-bred ]

adjective

1. produced by linebreeding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of linebred¹

First recorded in 1890–95; line ¹ + bred

Example Sentences

On the other hand, if you are interested in breeding, this is your book: you will learn what it means if a horse is inbred, linebred, or an outcross, and who the chefs-de-race are in the Roman dosage system.

From New York Times

He did own Sir Roger DeCoverly, Junior II, and by 1915 was in business developing a linebred DeCoverly strain.

From Time Magazine Archive