Linc

name, noun

name, noun ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A diminutive of the male given name Lincoln.
  2. 2
    Abbreviation of University of Lincoln, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate. abbreviation, alt-of

Example

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"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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Shortening.

Etymology 2

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

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