"lyam" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈlaɪəm/ Forms: lyams [plural]
Etymology: See leam. Etymology templates: {{m|en|leam}} leam Head templates: {{en-noun}} lyam (plural lyams)
  1. (obsolete) A leash. Tags: obsolete Derived forms: lyam-hound
    Sense id: en-lyam-en-noun-5bxjHaLf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1896 June 13, “Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing”, in The Fishing Gazette, page 459",
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