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Lincoln

noun Lin·coln \ ˈliŋ-kən \

Definition of Lincoln

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

Origin and Etymology of lincoln

Lincolnshire, England

Lincoln

biographical name Lin·coln \ ˈliŋ-kən \

Definition of Lincoln

Abraham 1809–1865 16th president of the U.S. (1861–65)
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Lincolnesque

play \ˌliŋ-kə-ˈnesk\ or Lincolnian play \liŋ-ˈkō-nē-ən\ adjective

Lincoln

biographical name

Definition of Lincoln

Benjamin 1733–1810 American general in Revolution

Lincoln

geographical name Lin·coln \ ˈliŋ-kən \

Definition of Lincoln

1 city in southeastern Nebraska population 258,379
Note: Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.
2 city in eastern England population 100,000
Note: Lincoln is the capital of Lincolnshire.

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