Lincoln

/ˈlɪŋ.kən/name
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

A city and local government district in Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref SK9771).

2

An English surname from Old English.

3

Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States during the Civil War.

4

A male given name transferred from the surname, of American usage, originally in honor of Abraham Lincoln.

5

The capital city of Nebraska, and the county seat of Lancaster County.

6

A city in Talladega County, Alabama, named after Benjamin Lincoln.

7

A city in Washington County, Arkansas.

8

A city in Placer County, California.

9

An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Sussex County, Delaware. Former name: Lincoln City.

10

A census-designated place in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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