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a soft airy substance or covering
  • it's important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it

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The first known use of lint was in the 14th century

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“Lint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lint. Accessed 20 Sep. 2020.

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