bonham en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbɒnəm/
Etymology
From Irish banbhán (“piglet”), altered under the influence of the surname Bonham.
Meanings
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(Ireland, qualifier:rustic) A piglet.
A bonham is defined as a young pig up to the age of 12 weeks old.
1953 December 18, R. A. O'Connor, "A Study of Factors Which Determine The Supply of Pigs" Journal of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, Vol. XXIX, Part II, 1953/1954, p.61 fn.2
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bonhams | Number=Plur | lexicographic |