shearling
Noun
A sheep that has been shorn for the first time
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They are rarely fattened when shearlings, the usual period being after they have lost their second fleece, and are wethers.
A sheepskin or lambskin that has gone through a limited shearing process so that the fibers are of uniform depth
Usage- US usage
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Her coat was lined with shearling.
Word forms
shearlings