lost sheep

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English

Etymology

From the parable of the Lost Sheep.

Noun

lost sheep (plural lost sheep)

A disadvantaged or marginalized person who can be "brought back into the fold" with a little effort.

Translations

disadvantaged or marginalized person

Finnish: eksynyt lammas
French: brebis égarée f
Polish: zbłąkana owieczka (pl) f
Russian: заблу́дшая овца́ f (zablúdšaja ovcá)
Vietnamese: chiên lạc

Anagrams

heelposts, pestholes

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