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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GILT, n.¹ A young sow, esp. one before her first farrowing (Rxb. 1825 Jam. s.v. galt). Also gelt (Sc. 1906 Trans. Highl. Soc. App. 81; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.), guylte (Sh. 1905 E.D.D. Suppl.). Gen.Sc. Common in Eng. dial.Fif. 1936 St Andrews Cit. (20 June) 10:
A large white gilt of excellent length and quality.Abd. 1944 Abd. Press & Jnl. (9 Nov.) 4:
For Sale, three superior Large White Gilts, at farrowing.Bwk. 1954 Scotsman (1 Sept.):
4 Wessex and Large White Gilts in pig.