1. the skin of a sheep, especially when prepared as leather or parchment
2. a diploma or degree certificate
Usage: informal

Examples

• The ancient manuscripts were written on sheepskins.
• He kept his college sheepskins framed on the office wall.
• The bookbinder used genuine sheepskins for the leather covers.
• After four years of study, she finally earned her sheepskin.
• The medieval scribes preferred sheepskins over other materials.
• His parents were proud when he received his sheepskin at graduation.