pigling
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pigling
Example Sentences
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Suffice it, as a specimen, that three pettitoes of an unfortunate roasting-pig, or rather pigling, which I fear must have died a natural death, formed the most substantial part of our repast.
From Itinerary of Provence and the Rhone Made During the Year 1819 by Hughes, John
It has been suggested that these early teeth are provided to assist the pigling to grasp firmly the sow's teat when in the act of sucking.
From The Pig Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing by Spencer, Sanders
The pigling, as though aware that it might have outstayed its welcome, dashed out at the door, and the gamecock followed it at a more dignified pace.
From Beasts and Super-Beasts by Saki
In a minute or two the newborn pigling creeps close to its mother and sucks milk.
From The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) A Plain Story Simply Told by Thomson, J. Arthur
When we last saw them a man had been hired to carry home the pigling, whose lamentations still rent the air.
From The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza by Boyd, Mary Stuart
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