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Definition of lincoln

lincoln

/ˈlɪŋ.kən/
lin · coln
Plural:Lincolns
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lincoln Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The capital city of the state of Nebraska, United States, located in the southeastern part of the state.

2

British A historic cathedral city and the county town of Lincolnshire, located in the East Midlands of England.

3

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.

Example

"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.

• Rhymes for lincoln

• Nearby Words

limunsudan
linaria
linchpin
lincoln
lindelofia
linden
line

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'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lincoln. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lincoln
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