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sheepskin

[ sheep-skin ]
/ ˈʃipˌskɪn /
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noun

the skin of a sheep, especially such a skin dressed with the wool on, as for a garment.
leather, parchment, or the like, made from the skin of sheep.
Informal. a diploma.

adjective

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

Words related to sheepskin

skin, warranty, license, coupon, receipt, diploma, affidavit, authentication, paper, voucher, permit, ticket, warrant, deed, authorization, guarantee, credential, documentation, certification, sort

Words nearby sheepskin

sheepman, sheepo, sheepshank, sheepshead, sheepshearing, sheepskin, sheepswool sponge, sheeptick, sheepwalk, sheer, sheer plan

Origin of sheepskin

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

sheepskin
/ (ˈʃiːpˌskɪn) /

noun

  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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