Definition: The word "Lincoln" has two meanings in English: 1) Lincoln's name, an American general; 2) a type of tree. The first meaning was used by the French to describe the term "Linwood," which could be interpreted as "a type of oak." The second meaning is related to the type of oak tree known as the "Lincoln Tree" (also known as "Lincoln's Spur"). These terms are commonly seen in American literature and history.