lambskin

American  

[lam-skin] / ˈlæmˌskɪn /

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.

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lambskin British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of lambskin

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

Example Sentences

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lambskin

In a white corseted jumpsuit and a barely there mint blouse worn with a black leather lambskin mini skirt by Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2022

While the MG20’s lambskin leather-coated ear cups rested comfortably on my ears, the Alcantara-lined headband pressed down on my head a bit too much.

From The Verge ● Jan. 27, 2022

Each has a distinct look, like glossy lambskin and purple quilted velvet, and fine details, including crimson silk lining and emerald alligator-leather under-collars.

From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2017

Balenciaga’s extra-large soft lambskin Bazar shopping bag in a bold multi-stripe with shiny palladium metal hardware and black cotton canvas lining, $2,525.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2017

She wore lambskin breeches soft with long use, and a sleeveless jerkin armored in bronze scales.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin