I. ˈliŋ noun
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Dutch leng ling, Old English lang long
Date: 13th century
1. : any of various fishes (as a hake or burbot) of the cod family
2. : lingcod
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse lyng
Date: 13th century
: a heath plant ; especially : a common Old World heather ( Calluna vulgaris )