Definition of Swine

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Definition of Swine

Swine

Any animal of the hog kind, especially one of the domestical species. Swine secrete a large amount of subcutaneous fat, which, when extracted, is known as lard. The male is specifically called boar, the female, sow, and the young, pig. See Hog.

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Swine Quotations

Men and girls, men and girls: Artificial swine and pearls.
Gertrude Stein

For truth is precious and divine, too rich a pearl for carnal swine.
Samuel Butler

I have always thought the suicide should bump off at least one swine before taking off for parts unknown.
Ezra Pound

You gotta have swine to show you where the truffles are.
Edward Albee

Much smoking kills live men and cures dead swine.
George Dennison Prentice

Swine Translations

swine in German is Schweinehund, Schwein
swine in Swedish is svin

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