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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Ankle boots hug the leg made in supple lambskin, while loafers are sculpted with slender lines and delicate piping. Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Detailing includes a heritage side lock, top handles, a detachable strap, and a premium lambskin lining. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025 Minidress in stretch silk knit with mesh overlay in horn and lambskin, Hermes spring 2021. Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025 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 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 22 Apr. 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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