Pigpen: meaning, definitions and examples
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pigpen
[ ˈpɪɡˌpɛn ]
writing system
A writing system in which letters of the alphabet are represented by a grid of nine squares, with each letter or symbol placed in a different arrangement within the grid.
Synonyms
masonic cipher, pigpen cipher
Examples of usage
- The secret message was written in pigpen code.
- Children enjoy decoding messages using the pigpen cipher.
enclosure for pigs
An enclosed area where pigs are kept or raised, typically consisting of a pen or small structure.
Synonyms
pig enclosure, pigsty
Examples of usage
- The farmer built a sturdy pigpen for his pigs.
- The pigpen needed cleaning to maintain hygiene for the animals.
Translations
Translations of the word "pigpen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chiqueiro
🇮🇳 सुअर का बाड़ा
🇩🇪 Schweinestall
🇮🇩 kandang babi
🇺🇦 свинарник
🇵🇱 chlew
🇯🇵 豚小屋 (butagoya)
🇫🇷 porcherie
🇪🇸 pocilga
🇹🇷 domuz ahırı
🇰🇷 돼지우리 (dwaeji uri)
🇸🇦 زريبة خنازير
🇨🇿 chlívek
🇸🇰 chliev
🇨🇳 猪圈 (zhū juàn)
🇸🇮 svinjak
🇮🇸 svínastía
🇰🇿 шошқалар қорасы
🇬🇪 ღორების სადგომი (gorebis sadgomi)
🇦🇿 donuz damı
🇲🇽 pocilga
Word origin
The term 'pigpen' originated from the Old English words 'pig' and 'pen', referring to the enclosure where pigs were kept. In the context of a writing system, the 'pigpen cipher' was popularized for its use in secret codes and cryptography. The grid-based arrangement of symbols provided a simple yet effective way to encode messages.
See also: pig, piggy, pigheaded, piglet, pigling, pigment, pigsty.