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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.


lambskin British  
/ ˈlæmˌskɪn /

noun

  1. 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

  2. a cotton or woollen fabric resembling this skin

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of lambskin

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


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With a bomber-inspired balloon silhouette, Loewe’s new-in 100% lambskin jacket exudes effortless cool.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025

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

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

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