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Leine

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See also: léine and lèine

English

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Etymology

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Of Irish ancestry.

Proper noun

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Leine

  1. A surname.

Anagrams

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German

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪ̯nə/
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Etymology 1

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From Middle High German līne, from Old High German līna, from Proto-Germanic *līnǭ (rope, string).

Noun

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Leine f (genitive Leine, plural Leinen)

  1. line, cord (a rope, usually relatively thin), especially
    1. washing line
    2. leash (strap or cord with which to restrain an animal)
      an der kurzen Leine haltento keep on a tight leash
    3. (nautical) a rope of lesser thickness
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Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

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Leine

  1. nominative/accusative/genitive plural of Lein

Etymology 3

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From Middle Low German Leyne, from Old Saxon Legina, Lagina.

Proper noun

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die Leine f (proper noun, usually definite, definite genitive der Leine)

  1. A river in northern Germany, notably passing through Hannover

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Noun

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Leine f

  1. plural of Lein