hog

Middle English

/hɔɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • A pig or swine, especially one that is castrated and male.
  • The meat of swine or pigs.
  • A hogget or young sheep.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English hogg.

Origin

Old English

hogg

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