"linin'" meaning in English

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Verb

IPA: /ˈlaɪnɪn/ [Canada]
Rhymes: -aɪnɪn Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} linin'
  1. Pronunciation spelling of lining. Tags: alt-of, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: lining Derived forms: linin' up
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