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What is the meaning of the proverb As well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb?
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∙ 15y ago
The expression originally refers to poaching, for which the penalty was hanging whether one poached a big sheep or a little lamb. In terms of plans of action, it means that where the consequence of failure or the penalty for getting caught is the same for the lesser or the greater action, one might as well attempt the greater one.
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The word lamb has what denotative meanings?
Denotative means literal. A lamb is the not-fully-grown offspring of a sheep
Do lamb have split hooves?
Yes, lamb have split hooves, because they are baby sheep and sheep have split hooves. They both also chew their cud, so therefor, they are both Kosher.
What is the plural of sheep?
The plural form of sheep is sheep.One of those "odd" words, an irregular plural.Examples:Mary had a little lamb that grew up to be a sheep.When Mary grew up, she kept a flock of thirty sheep.The plural for sheep is still sheep.
Where does the saying Living on the Lamb come from?
"Living on the Lamb" is a term derived from the Christian faith, meaning living day to day, on one's faith in Christ (the Lamb).
What is the meaning of karmenaatjie?
Afrikaans for lamb chops or choice cut of meat.
What is the meaning of lamb?
of Lamb
What is the meaning of mouton in french?
Mouton is the french word for Lamb or mutton
What is baby sheep called?
A baby sheep is called a LAMB.
What are male lamb female lamb and young lamb called?
ram = male sheep ewe = female sheep lamb = young sheep
The word lamb has the following denotative meanings?
The word lamb has a denotative meaning of being a not-fully-grown offspring of a sheep.
Is the plural for lamb lambs or lamb?
Sheep is sheep and lamb is lambs
What do you call a young sheep?
A Lamb, lambkin or cosset.A young sheep is called a lamb
What is a baby sheep called?
A baby sheep is called a lamb.
What is a child of a sheep called?
A male sheep is called a ramA boy or male sheep is called a ram and the female sheep is called an ewe.
Is the lamb and sheep in the same family?
Yes, a lamb is a baby sheep.
Is the lamb in a grocery store sheep or lamb?
If it is sold as "lamb" it must be lamb. Mature sheep meat is called mutton
Is an adult lamb's baby called a lamb?
An adult lamb is called a Sheep. Yes, a sheep's baby is called a lamb.
