Lincoln (HM Prison)
WordNet

noun


(1)   Long-wooled mutton sheep originally from Lincolnshire
(2)   Capital of the state of Nebraska; located in southeastern Nebraska; site of the University of Nebraska
(3)   16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
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Etymology


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

Proper noun



  1. A placename, originally in Lincolnshire, England.
  2. Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States during the Civil War.
  3. of American usage, originally in honor of Abraham Lincoln.
  4. A brand of American automobile.
  5. An English breed of sheep.
  6. The capital of Nebraska.
  7. A county in many U.S. states.
  8. 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.
  9. A high altitude, long range bomber based on the Avro Lancaster.
 
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