Sc. Also linty. [f. lint in LINTWHITE + dim. ending -IE (-Y).] = LINNET.
1795. Burns, Verses Destr. Woods, 4. Where linties sang and lambkins play’d.
a. 1835. Hogg, Ringan & May, 41, Poet. Wks. 1838, I. 300. She trows … The linty’s cheip a ditty tame.
1899. Crockett, Kit Kennedy, 198. I heard the linties singing where I was falling asleep.
