lamb
UK[læm]US[læm]
n
a young sheep
n
the meat from a young sheep
Etymology
the word "lamb" has a direct lineage from old english "lamb," which referred to the young of the sheep. this term is common to many germanic languages, such as old norse "lamb," old high german "lamb," and gothic "lamb." it is a word of ancient germanic origin, likely imitative in its earliest roots, and has remained remarkably stable in both form and core meaning throughout its history into modern english.
Analysis
the word "lamb" is a simplex word of old english origin. it does not contain separable morphemes in modern english.
Examples
the ewe carefully tended to her newborn lamb.
for dinner, we had roast lamb with mint sauce.
he is as gentle as a lamb.