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Lincoln (derivation)

Lincoln

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

Old English Lindcoln, from Latin Lindum Colonia, from Brythonic Lindo, Lindon, probably from *linn ‘pool’, in reference to the Brayford.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈlɪŋkən/