Lincoln

noun

Lin·​coln ˈliŋ-kən 

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

Word History

Etymology

Lincolnshire, England

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Lincoln

• Lincoln's Birthday

Geographical Definition

Lincoln

geographical name

Lin·​coln ˈliŋ-kən 

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.

Biographical Definition

Lincoln 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Lin·​coln ˈliŋ-kən 

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

Lincolnesque

ˌliŋ-kə-ˈnesk 

adjective

or Lincolnian

liŋ-ˈkō-nē-ən 

Lincoln

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Benjamin 1733–1810 American general in Revolution