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
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 2biographical name (2)
Benjamin 1733–1810 American general in Revolution