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Piggery

/ˈpɪɡ.əri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A place where pigs are bred and raised.

    "The farmer built a new piggery to accommodate the growing herd."
  2. 2

    A facility for the commercial production of pigs.

    "The piggery was equipped with modern technology to ensure the health of the animals."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'piggery' originates from the Middle English word 'pigge', which is derived from the Old English 'picga', meaning 'pig'. The suffix '-ery' denotes a place associated with a specific activity or group, thus evolving to refer to a place where pigs are kept.

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