lambskin

noun

lamb·​skin ˈlam-ˌskin How to pronounce lambskin (audio)
: a lamb's skin or a small fine-grade sheepskin or the leather made from either
specifically : such a skin dressed with the wool on and used especially for winter clothing

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This pair from Savior Heat is made from a combination of lambskin and polyester to trap warmth, even outside of its heating capabilities. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025 Your feet will feel cozy against the soft lambskin inner lining and rubber sole. Clint Davis, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 The Ann Demeulemeester Black Livia Collar is a soft armor, supple and tough as the shearling and lambskin that forms it. Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 It’s crafted in supple lambskin in Loewe’s sinisterly moody-meets-powdery hues—pistachios, oxblood, etc. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lambskin 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lambskin was in the 14th century

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“Lambskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lambskin. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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lambskin

noun
lamb·​skin ˈlam-ˌskin How to pronounce lambskin (audio)
: a lamb's skin or a small fine-grade sheepskin or leather made from either

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