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lambing [ˈlæmɪŋ] n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) a. the birth of lambs b. (as modifier) lambing time 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) the shepherd's work of tending the ewes and newborn lambs at this time How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hetty would have been glad to hear that she should never see a child again; they were worse than the nasty little lambs that the shepherd was always bringing in to be taken special care of in lambing time; for the lambs WERE got rid of sooner or later. |
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