sheepskin

[ sheep-skin ]

noun

1. the skin of a sheep, especially such a skin dressed with the wool on, as for a garment.
2. leather, parchment, or the like, made from the skin of sheep.
3. Informal. a diploma.

adjective

1. made from the skin of a sheep.
2. (of a garment) lined with the skin of a sheep dressed with the wool on.

sheepskin

/ ˈʃiːpˌskɪn /

noun

1. 1. the skin of a sheep, esp when used for clothing, etc, or with the fleece removed and used for parchment
   2. ( as modifier )

      a sheepskin coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheepskin¹

First recorded in 1150–1200, sheepskin is from the Middle English word shepskinn. See sheep, skin

Example Sentences

He also had custom sheepskin chair covers for the front and back.

From Salon

Chused has used oversized leather club chairs draped with sheepskin to create nests by the fireplace.

From Seattle Times

Around 11, I tanned five sheepskins to make my first leather jacket.

From Seattle Times

A vast ocean of stars glitters in the night sky over traditional sheepskin tents in remote Mongolia.

From Seattle Times

Bar in 1873, she sent a letter to President Ulysses S. Grant, who was president ex officio of the National University Law School, to demand her sheepskin.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• affidavit
• authentication
• authorization
• certification
• coupon
• credential
• deed
• diploma
• documentation
• guarantee
• license
• paper
• permit
• receipt
• ticket
• voucher
• warrant
• warranty