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   lamb

   /lam/

   noun

   • 1. a young sheep.
   • ▪ the flesh of a lamb as food: "we had roast lamb for supper"
   • ▪ used figuratively as a symbol of meekness or innocence: "he accepted her decision like a lamb"
   • ▪ used to describe or address someone regarded with affection or pity, especially a young child: "the poor lamb is very upset"

   verb

   • 1. (of a ewe) give birth to lambs: "Shetland sheep lamb very easily"
   • ▪ tend (ewes) at lambing time: "I lambed a flock of 30 ewes for a neighbour"
   • 2. encourage someone to squander their money, especially on alcohol: informal, dated Australian, New Zealand "Pitt had been lambed down at the Pig and Whistle"

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lam and German Lamm.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lamber noun
   • 2. lamblike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

   • L

     1

   • A

     1

   • M

     3

   • B

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLAMB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LAMB definition: 1. a young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat: 2. (of a sheep) to give birth to…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lambLamb Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LAMB is a young sheep; especially : one that is less than one year old or without permanent teeth. How to use lamb in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › lambLAMB Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a young sheep. the meat of a young sheep. a person who is gentle, meek, innocent, etc.: Their little daughter is such a lamb. a person who is easily cheated or outsmarted, especially an inexperienced speculator. the Lamb, Christ. verb (used without object) to give birth to a lamb. Lamb. 2. [ lam ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. noun.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLAMB | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LAMB meaning: 1. a young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat: 2. (of a sheep) to give birth to…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLAMB definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   People sometimes use lamb when they are addressing or referring to someone who they are fond of and who is young, gentle, or unfortunate. [ feelings ] She came and put her arms around me.