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

Ruth Penwarne have a little linhay, An' there her washes when the rain be nigh, But when 'tis sunny her goes in the garden, An' spreads her clo'es on the fuzzen to dry.

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At the linhay door she knocked, again getting an impatient answer.

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There Giles, empty-handed, made for the rear linhay, and faced round with a puckered brow.

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Presently, laying aside resentment, she went out to seek him in the linhay.

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Footsteps made them turn to see two rounding the linhay; and again, footsteps behind brought two after Rhoda, impatient of delay.

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