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lambskin

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lamb⋅skin

[lam-skin]
–noun
1. the skin of a lamb, esp. when dressed with its wool, and used for clothing.
2. leather made from such skin.
3. parchment made from such skin.

Origin:
1325–75; ME; see lamb, skin
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lamb·skin   (lām'skĭn')   
n.  
  1. The hide of a lamb, especially when dressed without removing the fleece, as for a garment.

  2. Leather made from the dressed hide of a lamb.

  3. Parchment made from such hide.

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