barling

English

noun

Definitions

(UK) The smallest pig in a litter; runt.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *barling, bar (bare) suf from English boar.

Origin

English

boar

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

ballast English
boar English
boarfish English
boarhide English
boarhound English
boarish English
boarlike English
hedgy-boar English
wereboar English
*barling Middle English
bar Middle English
bor Middle English