The Forgotten Term "Sirrah" and Its History

Sirrah is a Middle English word that was used to refer to a young pig or a piglet. It is derived from the Old French word "sire," which means "lord" or "master," and was likely used to describe a young pig as a "young lord" or "young master."

In modern English, the word "sirrah" is no longer commonly used, and the term "piglet" is more commonly used to refer to young pigs. However, "sirrah" can still be found in some historical texts and literature from the Middle English period.

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