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
"Then for a complete union with you—of fact as well as of fond fancy!" she smiled—"there's nothing, even to my one ewe lamb, I'm not ready to surrender."
From The Outcry by James, Henry
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
To her flock of graces and virtues she must add our one poor ewe lamb of brains.
From The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909 by Howes, S. O. (Silas Orrin)
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