shoat

Meaning

A young, newly-weaned pig.

Synonyms

young pig

porc

boar piglet

sucking pig

sucking-pig

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ʃəʊt/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English schote, of uncertain origin. Perhaps a special use of Middle English schote (“projectile, young shoot”), or perhaps of Middle Low German origin, cognate with West Flemish schote (“young piglet”).

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