Lincoln

[ling-kuhn]

noun

1. Abbey Anna Marie Gaby WooldridgeAminata Moseka, 1930–2010, U.S. jazz singer, activist, and actress.

2. Abraham, AbeHonest Abe, 1809–65, 16th president of the U.S. 1861–65.

3. Benjamin, 1733–1810, American Revolutionary general.

4. Mary Todd, 1818–82, U.S. First Lady 1861–65 (wife of Abraham Lincoln).

5. a city in and the capital of Nebraska, in the southeastern part.

6. a city in Lincolnshire, in east central England.

7. a town in northern Rhode Island.

8. a city in central Illinois.

9. a town in southern Ontario, in southern Canada, on Lake Ontario.

10. Lincolnshire.

11. Mount, a mountain in central Colorado, in the Park Range of the Rocky Mountains. 14,286 feet (4,357 meters).

12. one of an English breed of large mutton sheep noted for their heavy fleece of coarse, long wool.

13. a male given name.

Lincoln

¹

/ ˈlɪŋkən /

noun

1. Latin name: Lindum. a city in E central England, administrative centre of Lincolnshire: an important ecclesiastical and commercial centre in the Middle Ages; Roman ruins, a castle (founded by William the Conqueror) and a famous cathedral (begun in 1086). Pop: 85 963 (2001)

2. a city in SE Nebraska: state capital; University of Nebraska (1869). Pop: 235 594 (2003 est)

3. short for Lincolnshire

4. a breed of long-woolled sheep, originally from Lincolnshire

Lincoln

²

/ ˈlɪŋkən /

noun

1. Abraham. 1809–65, US Republican statesman; 16th president of the US. His fame rests on his success in saving the Union in the Civil War (1861–65) and on his emancipation of slaves (1863); assassinated by John Wilkes Booth

Example Sentences

Last season, the Rams advanced to the NFC divisional round before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

From Los Angeles Times

Chief Inspector Gamache and the Lincoln Lawyer are on to new cases.

From Los Angeles Times

Chad being able to restructure his team and also restructure how all of our coaches work, how he supports Lincoln, how he supports the assistant coaches — he’s more than just somebody that’s developing a roster.

From Los Angeles Times

One of college football’s most storied rivalries is at a crossroads, Most fans are pointing fingers at Lincoln Riley, but is that fair?

From Los Angeles Times

Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool, who were beaten in last season's final, will host Championship Southampton, while Chelsea have been handed a trip to Lincoln City.

From BBC