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Definition of Sheepskin
1. Noun. Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing.
Exact synonyms: Fleece
Generic synonyms: Leather
Specialized synonyms: Golden Fleece
Derivative terms: Fleece
Generic synonyms: Leather
Specialized synonyms: Golden Fleece
Derivative terms: Fleece
2. Noun. Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on.
3. Noun. A document certifying the successful completion of a course of study.
Exact synonyms: Diploma
Generic synonyms: Certificate, Certification, Credential, Credentials
Specialized synonyms: Higher National Diploma, Hnd
Generic synonyms: Certificate, Certification, Credential, Credentials
Specialized synonyms: Higher National Diploma, Hnd
Definition of Sheepskin
1. n. The skin of a sheep; or, leather prepared from it.
Definition of Sheepskin
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Medical Definition of Sheepskin
1. 1. The skin of a sheep; or, leather prepared from it. 2. A diploma; so called because usually written or printed on parchment prepared from the skin of the sheep. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)