Lincoln
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Lin·coln

noun \ˈliŋ-kən\

Definition of LINCOLN

: any of an English breed of long-wooled mutton-type sheep

Origin of LINCOLN

Lincolnshire, England
First Known Use: 1837

Lin·coln

biographical name \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

Lin·coln

geographical name \ˈliŋ-kən\

Definition of LINCOLN

1
city SE Nebraska, its pop 225,581
2
city E England of Lincolnshire pop 81,900

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