Associations to the word «Sheepskin»

Wiktionary

SHEEPSKIN, noun. (uncountable) The skin of a sheep, especially when used to make parchment or in bookbinding.
SHEEPSKIN, noun. (US) (countable) A diploma.
SHEEPSKIN, noun. (countable) The tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on, especially when used for clothing, rugs, etc.

Dictionary definition

SHEEPSKIN, noun. Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing.
SHEEPSKIN, noun. Skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on.
SHEEPSKIN, noun. A document certifying the successful completion of a course of study.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca