piggin Meaning & Definition
/ˈpɪɡɪn/
What Does Piggin Mean?
Piggin is used as a noun meaning A small pail, can, or ladle with the handle on the side; a lading-can. In the colonial era, some buckets were made like a small barrel, but with one stave left extra long. This stave would be carved into a handle so the bucket could be used as an oversized scoop for scattering grain, slopping the hogs, etc.
Word Facts for Piggin
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɪɡɪn/ |
| Plural | piggins |
Piggin Definition (Noun)
- A small pail, can, or ladle with the handle on the side; a lading-can. In the colonial era, some buckets were made like a small barrel, but with one stave left extra long. This stave would be carved into a handle so the bucket could be used as an oversized scoop for scattering grain, slopping the hogs, etc.
Synonyms of Piggin
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Piggin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
piggin (plural piggins)
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Origin of Piggin
From Middle English pygyn,[1] from pig (“container for wine”), possibly so named from being made of pigskin.[2] Compare Scottish Gaelic pigean, diminutive of pigeadh, pige (“an earthen jar, pitcher, or pot”), Irish pigín, Welsh picyn.