lienal

noun Anatomy.

1. the spleen.

adjective

1. of or relating to the spleen

noun

1. law a right to retain possession of another’s property pending discharge of a debt

n.“right to hold property of another until debt is paid,” 1530s, from Middle French lien “a band or tie,” from Latin ligamen “bond,” from ligare “to bind, tie” (see ligament). adj.

1. Splenic.

n.

1. The spleen.

A claim or right given to a creditor to secure payment of a debt, usually by sale of the debtor’s property.