Lincoln's Birthday
noun
1
: February 12 observed as a legal holiday in many states of the U.S.
2
: the first Monday in February observed as a legal holiday by some states of the U.S.
Word History
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of Lincoln's Birthday was
in 1898
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“Lincoln's Birthday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lincoln%27s%20Birthday. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Lincoln's Birthday
noun
Lin·coln's Birthday
ˌliŋ-kənz-
: February 12 or the first Monday in February observed as a legal holiday in many of the states of the U.S.
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