Lincoln Lincoln /ˈlɪŋkən/

noun

1. () 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)  ( President Abraham Lincoln , President Lincoln , Lincoln , Abraham Lincoln )
   16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
    Abraham Lincoln is often revered for his leadership during the tumultuous Civil War era.
   Abraham Lincoln is often revered for his leadership during the tumultuous Civil War era.
   
   
2. Long-wooled mutton sheep originally from Lincolnshire  ( Lincoln )
   long-wooled mutton sheep originally from Lincolnshire
    The farmer prided himself on his herd of Lincoln sheep.
   The farmer prided himself on his herd of Lincoln sheep.
   
   
3. Capital of the state of Nebraska; located in southeastern Nebraska; site of the University of Nebraska  ( capital of Nebraska , Lincoln )
   capital of the state of Nebraska; located in southeastern Nebraska; site of the University of Nebraska