shoat
Meaning
A young, newly-weaned 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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