Definition of the word lamb

The word "lamb" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages. The earliest recorded form of the word is "hlaf", which meant "bread" and was used to describe a lamb as a "bread-kid". This term was later influenced by the Old Norse word "lamb", which referred to a young sheep. In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), the word "lamb" emerged and was used to describe a young sheep in general. The word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*lambiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Lamm". Over time, the meaning of the word "lamb" has expanded to include not just a young sheep, but also a metaphorical reference to something innocent, gentle, or naive. Today, the word "lamb" is used in many contexts, including Christianity (the lamb of God), literature (e.g. "Lambs to the Slaughter"), and everyday language.