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  2. Hog calling - Wikipedia

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    In the short story, "Pig-hoo-o-o-o-ey", by P.G. Wodehouse the sow Empress of Blandings misses her first keeper, Wellbeloved, when he is sent to jail for a spell; her pining is worrisome to her owner (Lord Emsworth), with the big show approaching, until she is pepped up by James Belford's hog calling techniques, returning to her trough with enough gusto to take her first silver medal.

  3. Boars in heraldry - Wikipedia

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    The O’Hanlon family coat of arms features a boar and was used as the Standard Bearer for Orior (present day Ulster). Some Irish Keating families have been granted arms containing a boar going through a holly bush to symbolize toughness and courage [citation needed]. In Scotland, a boar's head is the crest of Clan Campbell and Clan Innes.

  4. Category:Boars in heraldry - Wikipedia

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    This list may not reflect recent changes. ... White boar This page was last edited on 15 November 2018, at 16:11 (UTC). Text is available under the ...

  5. Moccus - Wikipedia

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    Moccus has been connected with pigs and boars on the basis of this theonym, which has been assumed to derive from a reconstructed Gaulish root word moccos, meaning pig or wild boar. [6] This word is not otherwise attested except in personal names, such as Moccius , Moccia , Mocus , Mocconius , Cato-mocus (literally, war-pig, along similar lines ...

  6. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped ... - AOL

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    In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...

  7. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links Background Melodrama films captivate the audience by weaving narratives that evoke intense emotions. These films primarily focus on family dynamics, centering around characters who face adversity and exploring themes of duty and love. The melodramatic format portrays characters navigating their challenges with unwavering determination, selfless acts ...

  8. Yiddish words used in English - Wikipedia

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    kosher – Yinglish, not in its religious or Yiddish meanings, but only in five slang senses: authentic, trustworthy, legitimate, fair, and approved by a higher source. Its pronunciation, as " kōsher ", is another distinguishing factor, as in true Yiddish it is pronounced " kūsher " or " kösher "

  9. Spirit animal - Wikipedia

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    Spirit animal may refer to: Spirituality. Familiar, a supernatural entity, interdimensional being, or spiritual guardian that protects or assists witches and ...