"Lincoln" meaning in English

See Lincoln in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈlɪŋkən/ Audio: en-au-Lincoln.ogg [Australia], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-Lincoln.wav [US] Forms: Lincoln
Head templates: {{proper noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Lincoln is a male given name.
    Sense id: simple-Lincoln-en-name-SYKMP~KE Categories (other): Given names, Male given names
  2. Lincoln is a surname.
    Sense id: simple-Lincoln-en-name-6GVCD5Sd Categories (other): Surnames
  3. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.
    Sense id: simple-Lincoln-en-name-JaumNdCm Categories (other): Capital cities
     
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