swine

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swine

noun \ˈswīn\
plural swine

Definition of SWINE

1
: any of various stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous artiodactyl mammals (family Suidae) with a thick bristly skin and a long flexible snout; especially : a domesticated one descended from the wild boar
2
: a contemptible person

Examples of SWINE

  1. <you really are a swine—you have no sense of decency at all!>

Origin of SWINE

Middle English, from Old English swīn; akin to Old High German swīn swine, Latin sus — more at sow
First Known Use: before 12th century

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