pigsticker

English

noun
Definitions
  • A large knife, used as a weapon.
  • A spike bayonet
  • (US) A sled with a pointed front.
  • (UK) A hunter of wild boar.
  • (UK) A horse well-suited to hunt wild boar.
  • A pork butcher.

Etymology

Compound from English pig + English sticker.

Origin

English

sticker

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