lambskin

[ lam-skin ]

noun
  1. the skin of a lamb, especially when dressed with its wool, and used for clothing.

  2. leather made from such skin.

  1. parchment made from such skin.

Origin of lambskin

1
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at lamb, skin

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British Dictionary definitions for lambskin

lambskin

/ (ˈlæmˌskɪn) /


noun
  1. the skin of a lamb, esp with the wool still on

    • a material or garment prepared from this skin

    • (as modifier): a lambskin coat

  1. a cotton or woollen fabric resembling this skin

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