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Lamb

The English word “Lamb” has 4 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. An unincorporated community in Craig Township, Switzerland County, Indiana, United States.
  2. An islet (small island) in the Firth of Forth, East Lothian council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT5386).
  3. Jesus; the Lamb of God
  4. The constellation and zodiacal sign Aries.

Etymology

1. From Middle English lamb as a nickname. 2. From a short form of Lambert. 3. Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Luain. 4. Possibly also a translation of French agneau.

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