Meaning of ewe lamb | Babel Free
Definitions
- A female lamb.
- A poor person's sole possession (in reference to the Bible, 2 Samuel xii).
Examples
“It was my first book, my only book, my ewe lamb; but it was not a “work,” not an “important publication, ” like Mr. Lecky's “Map of Life." The reviewers did not welcome it either eagerly or seriously.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.