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Lamb, Charles Known as "Elia." 1775-1834.

British critic and essayist. With his sister Mary Ann Lamb (1764-1847) he wrote the children's book Tales from Shakespeare (1807).

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Lamb, William. Second Viscount Melbourne. 1779-1848.

British prime minister (1834 and 1835-1841) and adviser to Queen Victoria.

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lamb  (lm)

n.

1.

a. A young sheep, especially one that is not yet weaned.

b. The flesh of a young sheep used as meat.

c. Lambskin.

2. A sweet, mild-mannered person; a dear.

3. One who can be duped or cheated especially in financial matters.

4. Lamb Christianity Jesus.

intr.v. lambed, lamb·ing, lambs

To give birth to a young sheep.

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[Middle English, from Old English.]

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lambing

Noun

1. the birth of lambs at the end of winter

2. the shepherd's work of tending the ewes and newborn lambs at this time