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Definition of house lamb in English: house lambnoun ˈhaʊs ˌlam 1A lamb which, in order to ensure a tender meat, is reared in a building, typically fed on its mother's milk without being allowed out to graze, and slaughtered at between 6 and 10 weeks of age, traditionally in time for Christmas. Also: a lamb that is bottle-fed by a person and kept in or near their house; a pet lamb. 2The flesh of such a purpose-bred animal used as food.
Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Edward Hellowes (fl. 1574–1601), courtier and translator. From house + lamb. Definition of house lamb in US English: house lambnounˈhaʊs ˌlam 1A lamb which, in order to ensure a tender meat, is reared in a building, typically fed on its mother's milk without being allowed out to graze, and slaughtered at between 6 and 10 weeks of age, traditionally in time for Christmas. Also: a lamb that is bottle-fed by a person and kept in or near their house; a pet lamb. 2The flesh of such a purpose-bred animal used as food.
Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Edward Hellowes (fl. 1574–1601), courtier and translator. From house + lamb. |