Definition of lamb
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a young sheep
especially
: one that is less than one year old or without permanent teeth
b
: the young of various animals (such as the smaller antelopes) other than sheep
2a
: a gentle or weak person
c
: a person easily cheated or deceived especially in trading securities
3a
: the flesh of a lamb used as food
b
: lambskin
lamb
verb
lambed; lambing; lambs
Definition of lamb (Entry 2 of 2)
: to bring forth a lamb
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The first known use of lamb was before the 12th century
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