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Linc

Linc (name) means a nickname for the male given name Lincoln. Example: “His friends have always called him Linc.”

name

A nickname for the male given name Lincoln.

"His friends have always called him Linc."

noun

Informal slang for a US one-cent coin bearing Lincoln's image.

"He dug a few old lincs out of the couch cushions."

How to use Linc

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly used as a casual nickname for someone named Lincoln.

Lincs plural

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A clipped, informal shortening of Lincoln.

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What does “Linc” mean?

The word “Linc” means a nickname for the male given name Lincoln. In plain terms, mostly used as a casual nickname for someone named Lincoln.

How do you use “Linc” in a sentence?

Here is “Linc” used in a sentence: “His friends have always called him Linc.”

What part of speech is “Linc”?

Depending on how it is used, “Linc” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Linc” have?

“Linc” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a nickname for the male given name Lincoln.