Lincoln

noun

Lin·​coln ˈliŋ-kən How to pronounce Lincoln (audio)
: 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Lincoln was in 1837

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Cite this Entry

“Lincoln.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lincoln. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Lincoln

geographical name

Lin·​coln ˈliŋ-kən How to pronounce Lincoln (audio)
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 How to pronounce Lincoln (audio)
Abraham 1809–1865 16th president of the U.S. (1861–65)
Lincolnesque adjective
or Lincolnian

Lincoln

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Benjamin 1733–1810 American general in Revolution

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