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Abraham's city (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lincoln

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This clue could be a double definition.

'abraham's' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'city' is the second definition.
(Lincoln is an English city)

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(Other definitions for lincoln that I've seen before include "English cathedral city - US president" , "16th President of the United States" , "Former US president" , "theatre casualty" , "US president who gave Gettysburg Address" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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