lynis — m ( es/ as) linchpin … Old to modern English dictionary
Linchpin — Linch pin (l[i^]nch p[i^]n ), n. [AS. lynis the axletree; akin to D. luns linchpin, OS. lunisa, LG. lunse, G. l[ u]nse, OHG. lun peg, bolt.] A pin used to prevent the wheel of a vehicle from sliding off the axletree. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
linchpin — also lynchpin noun Etymology: Middle English lynspin, from lyns linchpin (from Old English lynis) + pin; akin to Middle High German luns linchpin Date: 13th century 1. a locking pin inserted crosswise (as through the end of an axle or shaft) 2.… … New Collegiate Dictionary
linchpin — /linch pin /, n. 1. a pin inserted through the end of an axletree to keep the wheel on. 2. something that holds the various elements of a complicated structure together: The monarchy was the linchpin of the nation s traditions and society. Also,… … Universalium
lunisolaire — [ lynisɔlɛr ] adj. • 1732; du rad. de lune et solaire ♦ Astron. Qui a rapport à la fois à la Lune et au Soleil. Années lunisolaires. Attraction lunisolaire. Précession lunisolaire … Encyclopédie Universelle
luni-solaire — ● luni solaire, luni solaires adjectif Qui a rapport à la fois à la Lune et au Soleil. ● luni solaire, luni solaires (expressions) adjectif Année luni solaire, année calculée sur la révolution de la Lune, mise en accord avec l année solaire.… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Lines — This usual name is one of the metronymic forms of the name Line , or Lina , a medieval female given name which was short form of such women s names as Cateline , Adeline , and Emmeline , containing the Anglo Norman surnames, derived from the name … Surnames reference
Lynas — This usual name is one of the metronymic forms of the name Line , or Lina , a medieval female given name which was short form of such women s names as Cateline , Adeline , and Emmeline , containing the Anglo Norman surnames, derived from the name … Surnames reference
Lynes — This usual name is one of the metronymic forms of the name Line , or Lina , a medieval female given name which was short form of such women s names as Cateline , Adeline , and Emmeline , containing the Anglo Norman surnames, derived from the name … Surnames reference
linchpin — linch|pin lynchpin [ˈlıntʃˌpın] n [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: linch pin fastening a wheel to an axle (11 16 centuries) (from Old English lynis) + pin] the linchpin of sth the person or thing in a group, system etc that is most important, because… … Dictionary of contemporary English
