Lambed: meaning, definitions and examples
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lambed
[ lรฆmbd ]
past tense
The term 'lambed' refers to the act of giving birth to a lamb. This term is specifically used in the context of sheep and goats, which are known for their lamb births, typically occurring in the spring. When a ewe gives birth, it is common for her to deliver one or more lambs at once, hence this verb captures the act of such a reproductive event. Lambing is a critical period in sheep husbandry, as the health and care of both the mother and the newborns are pivotal for successful rearing. The term is less commonly used outside of agricultural settings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ewe lambed last night.
- Our flock lambed early this year.
- She watched as the sheep lambed in the field.
Translations
Translations of the word "lambed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lambido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคชเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช lecken
๐ฎ๐ฉ menjilat
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะธะทะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ liลผe
๐ฏ๐ต ่ใใ
๐ซ๐ท lรฉcher
๐ช๐ธ lamer
๐น๐ท yalamak
๐ฐ๐ท ํฅ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุนู
๐จ๐ฟ lickat
๐ธ๐ฐ lรญzaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่
๐ธ๐ฎ liลพe
๐ฎ๐ธ sleikja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปะฟะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yษngilษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ lamer
Etymology
The word 'lambed' comes from the Old English word 'lamb', which is derived from Proto-West Germanic *lamb, and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as 'lamm' in German and 'lamm' in Dutch. The word has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving from its Old English roots to describe the young of sheep specifically. The act of lambing, or giving birth to a lamb, also has ties to agricultural traditions and practices, where the focus on breeding and livestock management have made this term significant in farming communities. As sheep farming became more prevalent, especially in regions with suitable climates for pastoral agriculture, the necessity to precisely describe the birthing process became important. Hence, 'lambed' has secured its place as a term within both agricultural practices and the English lexicon.