ewe lamb
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ewe lamb
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English
Example Sentences
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So Romajean came to sing in the choir of the Primitive Pentacostal Host Church, and Gudger figured that he had added another tender ewe lamb to his flock.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hammonds, the Governor's "ewe lamb" secretary, failed to whip up their lagging interest.
From Time Magazine Archive
She asked a dozen questions, was quite humorous over the picture she drew of Mrs. Muir's consternation at the peril her one ewe lamb had been led into by her highly revered friend.
From Robin by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Our one little ewe lamb has gone into the wilderness, and aw, my dear, ’twill keep us busy all night and day to send love and prayer enough after her.
From A Singer from the Sea by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
"Better keep a string attached to our one ewe lamb, don't you think, Ruth dear?" she inquired innocently.
From The Ranch Girls in Europe by Vandercook, Margaret
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