lambskin

[lam-skin]

noun

1. the skin of a lamb, especially when dressed with its wool, and used for clothing.

2. leather made from such skin.

3. parchment made from such skin.

lambskin

/ ˈlæmˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin of a lamb, esp with the wool still on

2. 1. a material or garment prepared from this skin

   2. ( as modifier )

      a lambskin coat

3. a cotton or woollen fabric resembling this skin

Word History and Origins

Origin of lambskin¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; lamb, skin

Example Sentences

The smooth, padded lambskin provides ample laid-back comfort, whether you’ve got kids in tow or not.

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Offered in four sophisticated colors — oak, burgundy, olive and black — this handbag with a zestful silhouette and buttery lambskin design is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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The local boutiques lining the high street are filled with thick woolens and lambskin gloves.

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The younger of the pair, a teen whose lambskin hat shielded eyes as dark and riveting as jet, was clearly the more talented swordsman.

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Beginning life in the 200-person factory in Verneuil-en-Halatte, 90 minutes north of Paris, the handbag’s lambskin components are cut by a subset of artisans — trained for at least six years — who specialize in ultradecorated versions.

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