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Definition of Lincoln
(Entry 1 of 4)
: any of an English breed of long-wooled mutton-type sheep
Lincoln
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Definition of Lincoln (Entry 2 of 4)
Abraham 1809–1865 16th president of the U.S. (1861–65)
Lincoln
biographical name (2)Definition of Lincoln (Entry 3 of 4)
Benjamin 1733–1810 American general in Revolution
Lincoln
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Definition of Lincoln (Entry 4 of 4)
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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Lincolnesque
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liŋ-ˈkō-nē-ən
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or Lincolnian \
liŋ-ˈkō-nē-ən
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“Lincoln.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lincoln. Accessed 11 May. 2021.
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