"pigful" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: pig + -ful Etymology templates: {{suf|en|pig|ful|pos=noun}} pig + -ful Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} pigful
  1. (Scotland) Enough to fill a pig (earthenware pot or jar). Tags: Scotland
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