Lincoln

plural Lincolns

1. countableuncountableA city and local government district in Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref SK9771).

   After crossing the flatlands Lincoln, with its magnificent hilltop cathedral, comes into view before we pull into the station, with its lovely Tudor revival-style buildings.

   2024 October 30, Paul Bigland, “The heat is on... and will the railway fray?”, in RAIL, number 1021, page 48

2. countableuncountableAn English surname from Old English.

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

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   Abraham Lincoln was clinically depressed. Some say he was gay. He guest-starred on a “Star Trek” episode and became a vampire slayer.

   2021 March 14, John Blake, “Did Black lives matter to Abraham Lincoln? It’s complicated”, in CNN, archived from the original on 12 Oct 2022

3. countableuncountableA male given name transferred from the surname, of American usage, originally in honor of Abraham Lincoln.
4. A number of places in the United States:
   1. countableuncountableThe capital city of Nebraska, and the county seat of Lancaster County.

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      A 26-year-old man is charged with sex crimes after enrolling in a public school district in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he pretended to be 17, police say. […] Scheich allegedly attended two high schools in the Lincoln school district during the last academic year, attending classes for approximately 54 days, police say.

      2023 July 22, Andy Rose, “26-year-old allegedly enrolled in Nebraska high school and sent sexually explicit text messages to underage students, police say”, in CNN, archived from the original on 24 Jul 2025

   2. countableuncountableA city in Talladega County, Alabama, named after Benjamin Lincoln.
   3. countableuncountableA city in Washington County, Arkansas.
   4. countableuncountableA city in Placer County, California.

      The city of Lincoln, California, is almost an hour and a half’s drive from Paradise, where the devastating Camp Fire has destroyed thousands of homes. […] The effort is being led by Kris Wyatt, a Lincoln resident who was moved by the plight of her neighbors to the north.

      2018 November 20, Christina Maxouris, Brandon Griggs, “California communities will serve Thanksgiving dinner to thousands of Camp Fire evacuees”, in CNN, archived from the original on 08 Dec 2022

   5. countableuncountableAn unincorporated community and census-designated place in Sussex County, Delaware. Former name: Lincoln City.
   6. countableuncountableA census-designated place in Bonneville County, Idaho.
   7. countableuncountableA city, the county seat of Logan County, Illinois.
   8. countableuncountableAn unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Cass County, Indiana.
   9. countableuncountableA minor city in Tama County, Iowa.
   10. countableuncountableA town and census-designated place therein, in Penobscot County, Maine, named after Enoch Lincoln.
   11. countableuncountableA town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
   12. countableuncountableA village in Gustin township and Hawes Township, Alcona County, Michigan.
   13. countableuncountableAn unincorporated community in Augusta Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
   14. countableuncountableAn unincorporated community in Scandia Valley Township, Morrison County, Minnesota.
   15. countableuncountableA city in Benton County, Missouri.
   16. countableuncountableA census-designated place in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
   17. countableuncountableA town and census-designated place therein, in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
   18. countableuncountableA hamlet and unincorporated community in South Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
   19. countableuncountableAn unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
   20. countableuncountableA town in Madison County, New York.
   21. countableuncountableA city in Burleigh County, North Dakota.
   22. countableuncountableA borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
   23. countableuncountableA town in Providence County, Rhode Island.
   24. countableuncountableAn unincorporated community in Lee County, Texas.
   25. countableuncountableA town in Addison County, Vermont.
   26. countableuncountableAn unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia.
   27. countableuncountableAn unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Washington.
   28. countableuncountableAn unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
   29. countableuncountableA town in Adams County, Wisconsin.
   30. countableuncountableA town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
   31. countableuncountableA town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
   32. countableuncountableA town in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
   33. countableuncountableA town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
   34. countableuncountableA town in Forest County, Wisconsin.
   35. countableuncountableA town and unincorporated community therein, in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin;
   36. countableuncountableA town in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
   37. countableuncountableA town in Polk County, Wisconsin.
   38. countableuncountableA town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
   39. countableuncountableA town in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
   40. countableuncountableA town in Wood County, Wisconsin.
   41. countableuncountableA number of townships, listed under Lincoln Township.
5. A number of places in Canada:
   1. countableuncountableA community in Athabasca County, Alberta.
   2. countableuncountableA suburban community and parish in Sunbury County, New Brunswick.
   3. countableuncountableA town on Lake Ontario in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario.
6. countableuncountableA city in Buenos Aires province, Argentina, named after Abraham Lincoln.
7. countableuncountableA village in Northern Midlands council area, Tasmania, Australia.
8. countableuncountableA town in Canterbury, New Zealand, named after the Earl of Lincoln.
9. abbreviationcountableellipsisinformaluncountableOxford UniversityEllipsis of Lincoln College, Oxford.

plural Lincolns

1. A brand of American automobile.

   342 ♦ When renting a car for a couple of days, splurge and get the big Lincoln.

   1991, Life's Little Instruction Book: 511 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life, H. Jackson Brown Jr., published by Rutledge Hill Press

2. An English breed of sheep.
3. USslangA five-dollar bill.

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

   1989, Albert William Gray, Size, page 117

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   As I was walking down the street last night A pretty little girl came into sight I bowed and smiled and asked her name She said, "Hold it bud, I don't play that game" I reached in my pocket, and to her big surprise There was Lincoln staring her dead in the eyes.

   1955, Ray Charles, Greenbacks

   […] 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.

   2006, EminemsRevenge, Jew Girl, page 181

   Synonyms: Abe, Abe Lincoln

4. aeronauticsA high-altitude, long-range bomber based on the Avro Lancaster.