Lin, v. t. To cease from. [Obs. or Scot.]

Lin, n. [Ir. linn, or Gael. linne; akin to W. llyn a pool, pond, lake,

but in senses 2 and 3 prob. from AS. hlynn torrent. Cf. Dunlin.] 1. A

pool or collection of water, particularly one above or below a fall of

water.