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Pronunciation: /lɪŋk/
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Definition of link

noun

historical
  • a torch of pitch and tow for lighting the way in dark streets.

Origin:

early 16th century: perhaps from medieval Latin li(n)chinus 'wick', from Greek lukhnos 'light'

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