Definition of "lamb" []

• A young sheep, especially one that is not yet weaned. (noun)
• The flesh of a young sheep used as meat. (noun)
• Lambskin. (noun)
• A sweet, mild-mannered person; a dear. (noun)
• One who can be duped or cheated especially in financial matters. (noun)

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• ""Did you ever see such a lamb, such a _lamb_ as he is when he's ill?""
• "A little lamb, _lamb_, LAMB, and elaborating that point with anxious gravity, was to receive a practical demonstration of the eternal unfitness of things. ""
• ""I don't see much difference," retorted Miss Dabstreak, "except that you say it _is_ lamb, and I say it is _lamb_."