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lambkin

[ lam-kin ]

noun

  1. a little lamb.
  2. a person who is exceptionally sweet, young, and innocent, as a small child.


lambkin

/ ˈlæmkɪn /

noun

  1. a small or young lamb
  2. a term of affection for a small endearing child
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lambkin1

First recorded in 1570–80; lamb + -kin
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Example Sentences

Lost from sight, both so snow-white were,And the lambkin adored the maiden wee, Dewy-eyed with shimmering hair.

Wherever she wandered, in lane or street, As she sauntered on, there at her feetShe would find that lambkin—blessThe dear!

Meanwhile Jack sat and nursed his three wishes, feeling as gay-hearted about his good luck as a lambkin with three tails.

Poor Mazurec the Lambkin went through this shame only last year, as you are doing now!

It was a holiday within a holiday to traverse the town with this lambkin.

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