Slit pigs

Slit pigs

SLIT PIGS slɪt pɪɡz
Noun

Male piglets that have been castrated.

Etymology & History

North Somerset farming term for castrated male piglets. Slit refers to the castration procedure. Traditional agricultural vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
North Somerset
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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