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Webster 1913 Edition
Linchpin
Linch′pinˊ
(lĭnch′pĭnˊ)
, Noun.
[AS.
lynis
the axletree; akin to D. luns
linchpin, OS. lunisa
, LG. lunse
, G. lünse
, OHG. lun
peg, bolt.] A pin used to prevent the wheel of a vehicle from sliding off the axletree.
Webster 1828 Edition
Linchpin
LINCH'PIN
,Noun.
A pin used to prevent the wheel of a carriage from sliding off the axle-tree.