lambkin

[ lam-kin ]

noun

1. a little lamb.
2. a person who is exceptionally sweet, young, and innocent, as a small child.

lambkin

/ ˈlæmkɪn /

noun

1. a small or young lamb
2. a term of affection for a small endearing child

Word History and Origins

Origin of lambkin¹

First recorded in 1570–80; lamb + -kin

Example Sentences

Lost from sight, both so snow-white were,And the lambkin adored the maiden wee, Dewy-eyed with shimmering hair.

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Wherever she wandered, in lane or street, As she sauntered on, there at her feetShe would find that lambkin—blessThe dear!

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Meanwhile Jack sat and nursed his three wishes, feeling as gay-hearted about his good luck as a lambkin with three tails.

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Poor Mazurec the Lambkin went through this shame only last year, as you are doing now!

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It was a holiday within a holiday to traverse the town with this lambkin.

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