lyn
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈɫɪn// lyn
n. a small, narrow valley with trees and water. It is a very old word used mostly in the names of places in England.
n. a small, wooded valley or ravine, often containing a stream. Primarily found in British English toponymy and historical geographical descriptions.
The path leads down into a quiet, green lyn.
The village is nestled at the bottom of a steep lyn where the river meets the sea.
Ancient settlements in this region were frequently established within the shelter of a lyn to protect inhabitants from the harsh winds of the open plateau.
Usage
Often appears as a suffix or prefix in English place names (e.g., King's Lynn).