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Lincolnian [ling-koh-nee-uh n] ExamplesWord Origin adjective
- of or relating to Abraham Lincoln, his character, or his political principles.
Origin of Lincolnian An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; Lincoln + -ian Examples from the Web for lincolnian Contemporary Examples of lincolnian
Lincoln in the World focuses on several distinct challenges that defined “Lincolnian foreign policy.”
The Best Books on President Lincoln
Allen Barra
February 17, 2014
That was a truly Lincolnian speech, because it took a very complicated claim and made it very articulate.
The Evolution of Darwin and Lincoln
The Daily Beast
February 3, 2009
Historical Examples of lincolnian
The Lincolnian “leetle questions” were beginning to be rankling darts.
Henry L. Williams
It was “Lincolnian felt,” and Lincoln Island possessed yet another manufacture.
Jules Verne
In more than one event the Lincolnian snappy and headlong manner was the fruit of study and deliberation.
Henry L. Williams
Professor Martens based his original plea of the czar’s on the Lincolnian guide for the soldiers in our war.
Henry L. Williams
The Lincolnian droop in his great, sad, mournful mouth accentuated the resemblance to the martyr president.
Herbert Quick