Lamb

lam, n. the young of a sheep: the flesh of the young sheep: one innocent and gentle as a lamb: the Saviour of the world.— v.i. to bring forth young, as sheep.— ns. Lamb′-ale , a feast at the time of lamb-shearing; Lamb′kin , Lamb′ling , Lamb′ie ( Scot. ), a little lamb.— adj. Lamb′-like , like a lamb: gentle.— ns. Lamb′skin , the skin of a lamb dre ed with the wool on, for mats, .: the skin of a lamb dre ed for gloves: a kind of woollen cloth resembling this; Lamb's′-lett′uce (same as Corn-salad ); Lamb's′-wool , fine wool: a wholesome old English beverage composed of ale and the pulp of roasted apples, with sugar and spices.— The Lamb , Lamb of God , the Saviour, typified by the paschal lamb. [A.S. lamb ; Ger. lamm , Dut. lam .]