pigge

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Danish[edit]

Noun[edit]

pigge c

  1. indefinite plural of pig

Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Old English *picga; further etymology is disputed.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

pigge (plural pigges)

  1. A piglet or young pig.
  2. A pig irrespective of age. [from 14th c.]
    Synonyms: hog, swyn
  3. The meat of swine or pigs [from 14th c.]
    Synonyms: hog, swyn

Descendants[edit]

  • English: pig (see there for further descendants)
  • Scots: pig
  • Yola: piggès

References[edit]

Swedish[edit]

Adjective[edit]

pigge

  1. definite natural masculine singular of pigg
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