German

Noun

Linnen n ‎(genitive Linnens, plural Linnen)

1. (literary) linen

Usage notes

• ‟Linen” as a fabric is usually called Leinen in German. A Linnen is a ‟cloth of linen”, particularly in the plural where Leinen is undistinguishable from the plural of Leine ‎(“line”). Linnen is a literary term, however. A more general word would be Leinentuch (pl. -tücher).

Declension

Dutch

Noun

linnen n ‎(plural linnens, diminutive linnentje n)

1. (plural linnens) linen, a cloth made from flax
2. (no plural) something made of linen

Adjective

linnen ‎(not comparable)

1. made of linen

Inflection

References

• M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]