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Lincoln¹ Definition

Lin·coln (liŋ′kən)

noun

a breed of sheep with long wool: orig. from Lincolnshire

Lincoln² Definition

Lin·coln (liŋ′kən)

Lincoln, Abraham 1809-65; 16th president of the U.S. (1861-65): assassinated

Lincoln² Related Forms

☆ Lin′·coln·esque′ (liŋ′kən esk′) adjective ☆ Lin·coln′·ian (liŋ kō′nē ən) adjective

Lincoln³ Definition

Lin·coln (liŋ′kən)

  1. Etymology: after Pres. Abraham Abraham Lincoln

    capital of Nebr., in the SE part: pop. 226,000

  2. Lincolnshire

  3. city in Lincolnshire, England: county district pop. 77,000

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