pigge

Danish

Noun

pigge c

  1. indefinite plural of pig

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpiɡ(ə)/

Noun

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

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

References

Swedish

Adjective

pigge

  1. definite natural masculine singular of pigg
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