First Known Use: 1837
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Lincoln
noun Lin·coln \ˈliŋ-kən\
Definition of LINCOLN
: any of an English breed of long-wooled mutton-type sheep
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Origin of LINCOLN
Lincolnshire, England
Lincoln
biographical name Lin·coln \ˈliŋ-kən\
Definition of LINCOLN
Abraham 1809–1865 16th pres. of the United States (1861–65)
— Lin·coln·esque \ˌliŋ-kə-ˈnesk\ or Lin·coln·ian \liŋ-ˈkō-nē-ən\ adjective
Lincoln
biographical name
Definition of LINCOLN
Benjamin 1733–1810 Am. gen. in Revolution
Lincoln
geographical name Lin·coln \ˈliŋ-kən\
Definition of LINCOLN
1
city SE Nebraska, its ∗ pop 258,379
2
city E England ∗ of Lincolnshire pop 81,900
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Lincoln
geographical name Lin·coln \ˈliŋ-kən\
Definition of LINCOLN for Kids
city, capital of Nebraska
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