improve documentation for linker_private linkage.
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<dt><tt><b><a name="linkage_linker_private">linker_private</a></b></tt>: </dt>
<dd>Similar to private, but the symbol is passed through the assembler and
- removed by the linker after evaluation.</dd>
+ removed by the linker after evaluation. Note that (unlike private
+ symbols) linker_private symbols are subject to coalescing by the linker:
+ weak symbols get merged and redefinitions are rejected. However, unlike
+ normal strong symbols, they are removed by the linker from the final
+ linked image (executable or dynamic library).</dd>
<dt><tt><b><a name="linkage_internal">internal</a></b></tt>: </dt>
<dd>Similar to private, but the value shows as a local symbol