shoat

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”).

young pig

porc

boar piglet

sucking pig

sucking-pig

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