2 entries under this word

Lamb

Lăm, n.

noun

(lăm), n. [A-S., O. Sax., Goth., & Icel. lamb, O. H. Ger. lamp, N. H. Ger. & Sw. lamm, D. & Dan. lam, allied to Finn. lammas, genitive lampaan, sheep.]

  1. The young of the sheep kind.
  2. Any person who is as innocent or gentle as a lamb.

Lamb of God (Script.), the Savior Jesus Christ, who was typified by the paschal lamb. “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” John i. 29.

Lămb, v. i.

verbintransitive

(lăm), v. i. To bring forth a lamb or lambs, as sheep.