linhay

[ lin-ee ]

/ ˈlɪn i /

a storage shed or other attachment to the back of a house.

Origin of linhay

compare dial. (SW England, Ireland) linhay shed, open building; of uncertain origin

Probably she was lying in the linhay, or on her bed, hardly conscious, groaning herself to sleep.

Furze the Cruel |John Trevena
Moreover, the linhay itself was full of very ancient cow dung; than which there is no balmier and more maiden soporific.

Lorna Doone |R. D. Blackmore
That 'orse must 'a' galloped into the linhay and killed him.

Beyond |John Galsworthy
Then she lighted the lantern, and went to the linhay for more cider.

Furze the Cruel |John Trevena

Footsteps made them turn to see two rounding the linhay; and again, footsteps behind brought two after Rhoda, impatient of delay.

The Unknown Sea |Clemence Housman

linhay

/ (ˈlɪnɪ) /

dialect a farm building with an open front

C17: of unknown origin