"Linc" meaning in All languages combined

See Linc on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Shortening. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Linc
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Lincoln. Categories (topical): English diminutives of male given names, English given names, English male given names, Coins Categories (place): United States
    Sense id: en-Linc-en-name-RL~TN0fA Disambiguation of Coins: 18 40 42 Disambiguation of United States: 47 30 23
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Shortened form of Lincoln taking all the letters of the first syllable and the first consonant of the second syllable. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Linc
  1. (after a qualification) Abbreviation of University of Lincoln, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: University of Lincoln, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate Categories (topical): Coins
    Sense id: en-Linc-en-name-yg3NtiPB Disambiguation of Coins: 18 40 42 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English post-nominal letters denoting institutions Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 26 44 30 Disambiguation of English post-nominal letters denoting institutions: 16 76 9
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2

Noun [English]

Forms: Lincs [plural]
Etymology: Shortening. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Linc (plural Lincs)
  1. (numismatic slang) A Lincoln cent. Categories (topical): Coins
    Sense id: en-Linc-en-noun-m4I5qmKz Disambiguation of Coins: 18 40 42
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

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