Leicester
/ˈlɛstə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Leicesters
Meaning · English
A sheep of an English breed, valued for its meat and fleece.
Noun
Examples
The Leicesters and half-breds are purchased by farmers who keep no breeding stock: they are well turniped during the winter, and clipped and fattened in the following season.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Leicester” mean?
A sheep of an English breed, valued for its meat and fleece.
Is “Leicester” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.