1. linen - Noun
2. linen - Adjective
3. Linen - Proper noun
Made of linen; as, linen cloth; a linen stocking.
Resembling linen cloth; white; pale.
Thread or cloth made of flax or (rarely) of hemp; -- used in a general sense to include cambric, shirting, sheeting, towels, tablecloths, etc.
Underclothing, esp. the shirt, as being, in former times, chiefly made of linen.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAccording to Herodotus, the Greeks were better equipped; however, they did not use bronze armour at this time, but that of leather or linen. Source: Internet
Adding a "slip stitch" (where a loop is passed from one needle to the other) allows for a wide range of textures, including heel and linen stitches as well as a number of more complicated patterns. Source: Internet
According to Suetonius, Galba prior to his death had put on a linen corset—although remarking that it had little protection against so many swords. Source: Internet
After dehydration, the mummy was wrapped in many layers of linen cloth. Source: Internet
"And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!" Source: Internet
After the fibers have been separated and processed, they are typically spun into yarns and woven or knit into linen textiles. Source: Internet