LINK

link. Link, n. a part of a chain, chain, torch of pitch

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Link (lĭṉk), n. [[Prob. corrupted from lint and this for lunt a torch, match, D. lont match; akin to G. lunte, cf. MHG. lünden to burn. Cf. Lunt, Linstock.]] A torch made of tow and pitch, or the like. Shak.