Linc

English

Etymology 1

Shortening.

Proper noun

Linc

  1. A diminutive of the male given name Lincoln.

Noun

Linc (plural Lincs)

  1. (numismatic slang) A Lincoln cent.
    • 2006 June 9, Barry, “Contest Thread - Eric Babula”, in rec.collecting.coins‎ (Usenet), retrieved 2023-01-04:
      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.
    • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:Linc.

Etymology 2

Shortened form of Lincoln taking all the letters of the first syllable and the first consonant of the second syllable.[1]

Proper noun

Linc

  1. (after a qualification) Abbreviation of University of Lincoln, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate.[2]

References
  1. Oxford University Calendar Style Guide 2015, page 4.
  2. Oxford University Calendar Style Guide 2015, page 14.

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