What does SHOAT mean?

Shoat 1. Parts of Speech Noun 2. Definitions A young pig, especially one that is newly weaned. 3. Pronunciations US: /ʃoʊt/ UK: /ʃəʊt/ 4. Origin and Usage The word "shoat" originates from the Middle English word "shote," meaning a young pig. It was first recorded in the 14th century. "Shoat" is commonly used in agriculture and animal husbandry to refer to a young pig that has been recently weaned. 5. Synonyms Piglet, pigling, piggy, hogget, weaner 6. Related Words Boars, sower, sowse, teats 7. Example Sentences - The farmer separated the shoats from the older pigs. - The shoats were fed a special diet to help them grow quickly. - The sow gave birth to a litter of eight shoats.