obs. form of LINE v.1 and v.3
1587. Harrison, Descr. Brit., III. vii. (1878), II. 49. The Indians, who tie their sault bitches often in woods, that they might be loined by tigers.
1679. Wood, Life, 3 May (O. H. S.), II. 449. Dr. Michael Roberts … died with a girdle loyned with broad gold about him (100l. they say).
