in pig

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in pig

  1. (of a sow) Pregnant; also (humorous) used of a woman. [from 16th c.]
    • 1945, Nancy Mitford, The Pursuit of Love, Penguin, published 2010, page 84:
      ‘I am in pig, what d'you think of that?’
      ‘A most hideous expression, Linda dear,’ said Aunt Emily, ‘but I suppose we must congratulate you.’

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