Haglin

/ˈhæɡlɪn/ noun

Definition

A young sow (female pig), or alternatively, a small or insignificant person.

Etymology

Obscure origin, possibly related to 'hag' or variations of Old English swine terminology, but etymology is uncertain; found in regional and archaic usage.

Kelly Says

This is a wonderfully mysterious word—its origins are murky enough that even word experts debate whether it relates to pigs, people, or purely regional animal names.

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