Sheepskin has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
"The medieval tailor carefully cut patches from the rough sheepskin to repair the torn lining of his cloak."
2
skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
"The ancient scribe carefully inked his letters onto the rough, textured surface of the sheepskin before rolling it tight for storage."
3
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
"After graduating from college, she proudly displayed her sheepskin on the mantle to celebrate her academic achievement."
4
The skin of a sheep, especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
"The archivist carefully examined the ancient manuscript written on brittle sheets of sheepskin that had survived centuries of neglect."
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