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and cognate to the latin name for the flax plant, linum, and the earlier greek λινόν (linón). this word history has given rise to a number of other terms in english, most notably line , from the use of a linen (flax) thread to determine a straight line. it is also etymologically related to a number
of other terms, including lining , because linen was often used to create an inner layer for clothing, [ ] and lingerie , from french, which originally denoted underwear made of linen. [ ] history[ edit ] a bag of white linen, unopened. contains rolls of linen. foundation deposit, heb sed chapel at...
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