ˈsheepling [-ling.] A young sheep. Also fig. 1654[J. Sparrow]tr.Behmen's Myst.Magn. xxviii. §63 If the sheepling [orig.Schäfflein] shall offer to stir, and shew more then a sheepling of Christ.1859Sala Gaslight & D. xviii, Innocent flocks of more innocent sheeplings.