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lambskin

[ lam-skin ]
/ ˈlæmˌskɪn /

noun

the skin of a lamb, especially when dressed with its wool, and used for clothing.
leather made from such skin.
parchment made from such skin.

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Origin of lambskin

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

Words nearby lambskin

Lambrinudi operation, lambrusco, lamb's ears, lamb's fry, Lamb shift, lambskin, lamb's lettuce, lamb's-quarters, lamb's tail, lamb's tails, lamb's tongue
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British Dictionary definitions for lambskin

lambskin
/ (ˈlæmˌskɪn) /

noun

the skin of a lamb, esp with the wool still on
  1. a material or garment prepared from this skin
  2. (as modifier)a lambskin coat
a cotton or woollen fabric resembling this skin
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