snǣding-scēap

snǣding-scēap, n.n: a sheep to be killed for eating. (SNADD-ing-SHAY-op / ˈsnæː-dɪŋ-ˌʃeːap)

Medieval manuscript image of sheep, some very woolly and others sheared, with a couple small lambs.
Bestiary; SE England (Rochester?), 13th century; British Library, Royal 12 F XIII, f. 35r. [bl.uk]

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