1. Plural of linny; small freshwater fish of the carp family, common in European streams and ponds.
Usage: chiefly British; also spelled 'linies'

Examples

• The children caught several linnies in the shallow stream.
• Linnies are popular bait fish for anglers.
• The pond was full of small linnies darting between the water plants.
• He used linnies as live bait when fishing for pike.