lien

English

/ˈliːn/, /liːn/, /ˈlaɪən/, /ˈlaɪ.in/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A tendon.
  • (legal) A right to take possession of a debtor’s property as security until a debt or duty is discharged.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French lien (strap, tie) derived from Latin ligāmen (bandage, tie, band, bond, a bond).

Origin

Latin

ligāmen

Gloss

bandage, tie, band, bond, a bond

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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