line
In English, line has 2 different meanings When used as noun it is rope, cord but it can also mean line, rule, ruler, measure, rule, direction, command, edict, line, straight mark; also a fictitious line or even line, verse It can only be used as noun meaning alternative form of lyne
It evolved from 2 origins. Comes from Proto-Germanic *līnǭ. Comes from From Old English līn.