Definitions for Lincoln
ˈlɪŋ kənLin·coln

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1. Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, President Lincoln, President Abraham Lincolnnoun

   16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

2. Lincoln, capital of Nebraskanoun

   capital of the state of Nebraska; located in southeastern Nebraska; site of the University of Nebraska

3. Lincolnnoun

   long-wooled mutton sheep originally from Lincolnshire

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1. lincolnadjective

   Pertaining to Abe Lincoln, as Lincoln Logs.

   Etymology: Lindcoln, from Lindum Colonia, from Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

2. Lincolnnoun

   A placename, originally in Lincolnshire, England.

   Etymology: Lindcoln, from Lindum Colonia, from Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

3. Lincolnnoun

   Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States during the Civil War.

   Etymology: Lindcoln, from Lindum Colonia, from Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

4. Lincolnnoun

   of American usage, originally in honor of Abraham Lincoln.

   Etymology: Lindcoln, from Lindum Colonia, from Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

5. Lincolnnoun

   A brand of American automobile.

   Etymology: Lindcoln, from Lindum Colonia, from Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

6. Lincolnnoun

   An English breed of sheep.

   Etymology: Lindcoln, from Lindum Colonia, from Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

7. Lincolnnoun

   The capital of Nebraska.

   Etymology: Lindcoln, from Lindum Colonia, from Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

8. Lincolnnoun

   A county in many U.S. states.

   Etymology: Lindcoln, from Lindum Colonia, from Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

9. Lincolnnoun

   A five-dollar bill.

   Etymology: Lindcoln, from Lindum Colonia, from Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

10. Lincolnnoun

    A high altitude, long range bomber based on the Avro Lancaster.

    Etymology: Lindcoln, from Lindum Colonia, from Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

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1. Lincoln

   The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Nebraska, after Omaha. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379. Lincoln was founded in 1856 as the village of Lancaster, and became the county seat of the newly created Lancaster County in 1859. The capital of Nebraska Territory had been Omaha since the creation of the territory in 1854; however, most of the territory's population lived south of the Platte River. After much of the territory south of the Platte considered annexation to Kansas, the legislature voted to move the capital south of the river and as far west as possible. The village of Lancaster was chosen, in part due to the salt flats and marshes. Omaha interests attempted to derail the move by having Lancaster renamed after the recently assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. Many of the people south of the river had been sympathetic to the Confederate cause in the recently concluded Civil War, and it was assumed that the legislature would not pass the measure if the future capital were named after Abraham Lincoln. The ploy did not work, as Lancaster was renamed Lincoln and became the state capital upon Nebraska's admission to the Union on March 1, 1867. The choice to name the capital city "Lincoln" caused quite a stir among the constituents, whose sentiments were mixed regarding who should have won the Civil War.

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1. Lincoln

   capital of Lincolnshire, on the Witham, 130 m. N. of London; is a very old and quaint city, with one of the finest cathedrals in England, and many historic buildings. Its annual spring horse-fair is among the largest in the world. It manufactures agricultural instruments, and trades in flour. Its stands on the Oolitic Ridge, and commands a wide view of the Trent Valley.

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1. lincoln

   (anc. Lindum Colonia). A city of England, the capital of Lincolnshire, on the Witham. It was at the period of the Conquest rich and populous. It was taken several times by Saxons and Danes. Without Newport-gate, upon Lincoln plain, was fought the battle between the partisans of the empress Maud, commanded by the Earl of Gloucester, and the army of Stephen, in which the king was defeated and taken prisoner, February 2, 1141. Lincoln was the scene of important operations during the civil wars in the reign of King John; and here the party of the Dauphin was completely overthrown by the Earl of Pembroke during the minority of Henry III. During the great civil war the royalists obtained possession of the city, but it was stormed by the Parliamentary army under the Earl of Manchester, May 5, 1644.

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1. Lincoln

   Originally Llyn-dun, the Celtic for “Pool hill,” or the town built on the eminence overlooking the Swanpool, which was not drained until the eighteenth century. When the Romans established themselves here they called it Lindum Colonia, or the colony beside the pool. Of this name, therefore, Lincoln is a softened abbreviation.

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1. • Nebraska
   • Domestic Sheep
   • State Capital

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Lincoln' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4061

How to pronounce Lincoln?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lincoln in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lincoln in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Lincoln in a Sentence

1. Edward R. Murrow:

   After last night's debate, the reputation of Messieurs Lincoln and Douglas is secure.

2. Lee Harvey Oswald act:

   Remember John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln and four were hung, including the first woman ever to be hung (by the federal government,) Mary Surratt.

3. Felix Frankfurter:

   We forget that the most successful statesmen have been professionals. Lincoln was a professional politician.

4. Jeb Bush:

   If Lincoln were alive today, imagine the foolishness he would have to suffer. Advisers telling him to shave his beard. Cable pundits telling him to lose the top hat, opposition researchers calling him a five-time loser before the age of 50.

5. Branon Inniss:

   Lincoln Riley was a big reason why I committed to Oklahoma. So, I feel like going forward this is the best decision for me and my family.

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