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Hogg Common

Hogg has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)

"The local history museum dedicated a small exhibit to James Hogg, the famous Scottish poet known for his rustic verses."

2

a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared

"The farmer separated the hogs from the flock, knowing they were too young for their first shear."

3

A young sheep of either gender, until it cuts its first two teeth; a hogget.

"The farmer separated the new hogs from the older flock since they were still classified as hogs before their second tooth had erupted."

Proper Noun
1

A surname, from Old English​.

"The local history book featured a detailed genealogy of the Hogg family who lived on the estate for three generations."

See Also
hogget sheep
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
lamb
Rhyming Words
ogg dogg fogg glogg progg nidhogg kellogg golliwogg james hogg
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