Definition of Lincoln
: any of an English breed of long-wooled mutton-type sheep
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Origin and Etymology of lincoln
Lincolnshire, England
First Known Use: 1837
Lincoln
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Lin·coln
Definition of Lincoln
Benjamin 1733–1810 American general in Revolution
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Lin·coln
\ˈliŋ-kən\
Definition of Lincoln
1 city in southeastern Nebraska population 258,379 ◆Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.
2 city in eastern England population 100,000 ◆Lincoln is the capital of Lincolnshire.
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