swine

Definitions


[swʌɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a pig
(e.g: a contagious viral disease of animals that primarily affects swine)

- a contemptible or unpleasant person
(e.g: what an arrogant, unfeeling swine!)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English swīn, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zwijn and German Schwein, also to sow




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