linhay

[ lin-ee ]

noun

, Newfoundland.

1. a storage shed or other attachment to the back of a house.

linhay

/ ˈlɪnɪ /

noun

1. dialect.
   a farm building with an open front

Word History and Origins

Origin of linhay¹

Compare dial. (SW England, Ireland) linhay shed, open building; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of linhay¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

At the top of the garden is a tumble-down cat-haunted linhay, crammed to its leaky roof with fishing gear.

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Moreover, the linhay itself was full of very ancient cow dung; than which there is no balmier and more maiden soporific.

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The dirty linhay was a chapel, and a place of love where they were married in word and deed.

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Then she lighted the lantern, and went to the linhay for more cider.

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Mary went into the linhay, which was used by Peter as a place for storing peat.

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