lambkin

American  

[lam-kin] / ˈlæm kɪn /

noun

1. a little lamb.

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

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lambkin British  

/ ˈlæmkɪn /

noun

1. a small or young lamb

2. a term of affection for a small endearing child

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Etymology

Origin of lambkin

First recorded in 1570–80; lamb + -kin

Example Sentences

Say it once again, my little white lambkin!

From Turandot, Princess of China A Chinoiserie in Three Acts by Bithell, Jethro

Here it is: “In the sky the phenix proudly flies, On the earth the lambkin tamely lies, At the table through an ancient book I wade, In the room I softly call the maid.”

From The Chinese Fairy Book by Wilhelm, Richard

Why, you lambkin pure as snow once followed to the pasture, I'll tell you how so; but, on your drinking-oath, you must swear to let nobody know it.

From Black Forest Village Stories by Auerbach, Berthold

They say he is fleet as the wind, excellency, and he is as gentle as a lambkin.

From The Honour of Savelli A Romance by Levett-Yeats, S. (Sidney)

Out with the name, my sweet little lambkin.

From Turandot, Princess of China A Chinoiserie in Three Acts by Bithell, Jethro