Lincoln

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Proper noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Old English Lindcoln, from Latin Lindum Colonia, from Brythonic Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /'lɪŋkən/

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Singular Lincoln

Plural Lincolns

Lincoln (plural Lincolns)

1. A placename, originally in Lincolnshire, England.
2. An English surname.
3. (Should we delete⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States during the Civil War.
4. A male given name of American usage, originally in honor of Abraham Lincoln.
5. A brand of American automobile.
6. An English breed of sheep.
7. The capital of Nebraska.
8. A county in many U.S. states.
9. (US, informal) A five-dollar bill.
   • 1989, Albert William Gray, Size, page 117

     A Jackson, a Lincoln, three singles. He was seven bucks short, […].

   • 2006, EminemsRevenge, Jew Girl, page 181

     […] not only winning the hand, but also collecting a five dollar per player bonus. […]. Jonah yelled to Fred, who crumpled up a Lincoln and tossed it toward him.

10. (aviation) A high altitude, long range bomber based on the Avro Lancaster.

[edit] Derived terms

• Lincolnesque
• Lincoln green

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