Pigpen: meaning, definitions and examples

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pigpen

 

[ ˈpɪɡˌpɛn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.