lincoln
lincoln Lexical Profile
• noun
American The capital city of the state of Nebraska, United States, located in the southeastern part of the state.
"We stopped to tour the impressive state capitol building while driving through Lincoln."
British A historic cathedral city and the county town of Lincolnshire, located in the East Midlands of England.
"The stunning gothic architecture of the cathedral dominates the skyline of Lincoln."
British A large British breed of sheep originating in Lincolnshire, recognized for producing the heaviest, longest, and most lustrous fleece of any breed in the world.
"The farmer maintains a prize-winning flock of Lincolns specifically for their exceptional wool."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a proper noun, 'Lincoln' is universally capitalized. While frequently referring to the 16th U.S. President, it is also standard geographical nomenclature for numerous cities and a specific breed of sheep.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the ancient Roman settlement in Britain called 'Lindum Colonia'. 'Lindum' comes from a Celtic/Brittonic word meaning 'lake' or 'pool', and 'Colonia' is Latin for 'colony' or 'settlement'.
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