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Linc

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Linc¹

Where it comes from

Shortening.

proper noun

  1. A diminutive of the male given name Lincoln.

noun Lincs

  1. A Lincoln cent. Most of the other older coins are AU+ with a few XF45's and some MS coins, depending on value. For example, it would have been silly to look for an AU Buff Nick when the 1938-D MS63 was under $20. Same thing with the IHCs, Lincs, etc.

Linc²

Where it comes from

Shortened form of Lincoln taking all the letters of the first syllable and the first consonant of the second syllable.

proper noun

  1. abbreviation, after a qualification Abbreviation of University of Lincoln, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate.

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@misc{linc_2026,
  title = {Linc},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/linc},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}