LAMBSKIN


Meaning of LAMBSKIN in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: Middle English lambeskin from lamb + skin

1.

a. : a lamb's skin or a small fine-grade sheepskin or the leather made from either

b. : such a skin dressed with the wool on and used especially for winter clothing

2. : a cotton or wool cloth made to imitate lamb's wool ; especially : a cotton with a satin-weave face and a napped back

3. : a white leather apron worn as a badge by a Freemason

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