lamber
/ˈlæmɚ/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.10 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A ewe that gives birth to a lamb.
noun
A farm worker who supervises the birth of lambs.
Example Sentences
- "He'd gone out before dawn searching for a ewe, an early lamber that liked to hide out near the base of the Oldstone, where the rocks gave a bit of shelter."
- "The ewes should now be moved as near home as convenience will permit, in order that they may be under the immediate observation of the lamber."
- "The lambers sometimes brought their friends and acquaintances to see the view and relax in what must have seemed a bohemian atmosphere."
Etymology
From lamb + -er.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈlæmɚ/
- British English: /ˈlæm.ə(ɹ)/