Leine

Of Irish ancestry.

Leine

1. A surname.

• Eleni

• IPA^(key): /ˈlaɪ̯nə/

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From Middle High German līne, from Old High German līna, from Proto-Germanic *līnǭ (“rope, string”).

Leine f (genitive Leine, plural Leinen)

1. line, cord (a rope, usually relatively thin), especially
   1. washing line
   2. leash (strap or cord with which to restrain an animal)

      an der kurzen Leine halten ― to keep on a tight leash

   3. (nautical) a rope of lesser thickness

• Angelleine
• Hundeleine
• Leinen los
• Wäscheleine

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Leine

1. nominative/accusative/genitive plural of Lein

From Middle Low German Leyne, from Old Saxon Legina, Lagina.

die Leine f (proper noun, usually definite, definite genitive der Leine)

1. a river in northern Germany, notably passing through Hannover

• IPA^(key): /ˈlaɪ̯nə/

Leine f

1. plural of Lein