lincoln meaning and definition

LINCOLN noun

Definition of Lincoln (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)
   • synonyms: Abraham Lincoln, President Abraham Lincoln, President Lincoln
2. capital of the state of Nebraska; located in southeastern Nebraska; site of the University of Nebraska
   • synonyms: capital of Nebraska
3. long-wooled mutton sheep originally from Lincolnshire