pigsticking noun. ['pɪgstɪkɪŋ] M19.
[from PIG noun¹ + STICKING noun.]
1. The hunting of wild boar with a spear. M19.

2. The butchering of pigs. L19.

■ pigsticker noun (a) a person who participates in the sport of pigsticking; a horse trained for this; (b) slang a lance, knife, or similar sharp weapon; (c) dial. & slang a pork-butcher: M19.

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