sheepskin

American  

[sheep-skin] / ˈʃipˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin of a sheep, especially such a skin dressed with the wool on, as for a garment.

2. leather, parchment, or the like, made from the skin of sheep.

3. Informal. a diploma.

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adjective

1. made from the skin of a sheep.

2. (of a garment) lined with the skin of a sheep dressed with the wool on.

sheepskin British  

/ ˈʃiːpˌskɪn /

noun

1. 1. the skin of a sheep, esp when used for clothing, etc, or with the fleece removed and used for parchment

   2. ( as modifier )

      a sheepskin coat

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Etymology

Origin of sheepskin

First recorded in 1150–1200, sheepskin is from the Middle English word shepskinn. See sheep, skin

Example Sentences

The move lower came even though Deckers, the brand behind Hoka running shoes and Ugg sheepskin boots, beat Wall Street’s earnings and revenue targets for the quarter ended Sept. 30.

From Barron's

He recalls that two men on Dennis's base visited the family, bringing a sheepskin as a gesture.

From BBC

As Elizabethan folk songs replaced Aldous' voice, Francis took a chrysanthemum and held it to Matthew's nose before scattering its petals across the sheepskin rug.

From Salon

He also had custom sheepskin chair covers for the front and back.

From Salon

Chused has used oversized leather club chairs draped with sheepskin to create nests by the fireplace.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• affidavit
• authentication
• authorization
• certification
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• license
• paper
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• voucher
• warrant
• warranty