lost sheep en · NOUN
Etymology
From the parable of the Lost Sheep.
Meanings
- A disadvantaged or marginalized person who can be "brought back into the fold" with a little effort.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lost sheep | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
pl zbłąkana owieczka (disadvantaged or marginalized person) · vi chiên lạc (disadvantaged or marginalized person) · fr brebis égarée (disadvantaged or marginalized person) · fi eksynyt lammas (disadvantaged or marginalized person) · ru заблу́дшая овца́ (disadvantaged or marginalized person) · sv förlorat får (disadvantaged or marginalized person)