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Origin and history of lined

lined(adj.)

"having a lining or backing" (of some other material), mid-15c., from past participle of line (v.1).

The meaning "marked with lines" is attested by 1776, from past participle of line (v.2).

also from mid-15c.

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line(v.1)

"to cover the inner side of" (clothes, garments, etc.), late 14c., from Old English lin "linen cloth" (see linen). Linen was frequently used in the Middle Ages as a second layer of material on the inner side of a garment. Hence, by extension, "to fill the insides of" (1510s). Related: Lined; lining.

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