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sheepskin

sheeps·kin

US/ˈʃiˌpskɪn/ rare us

noun

1.

tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

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2.

skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on

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3.

a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

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Origin

From sheep + skin.

Phrases

  • sheepskin effect

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