When he was introducing himself to another guy he said: Just call me Tyree, everybody does, Ben. Got a bunch of Lincolns in my family. Like most folks round here the Tyrees fought for the Union. Pleased to meet you.
Does it mean that in his family there are a lot of people driving Lincolns?
Top answer
No; it's a big family and their surname is Lincoln .
— Mister Micawber
No; it's a big family and their surname is Lincoln .
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