— porkish, porklike , adj. — porkless , adj.
/pawrk, pohrk/ , n.
1. the flesh of hogs used as food.
2. Informal. appropriations, appointments, etc., made by the government for political reasons rather than for public benefit, as for public buildings or river improvements.
[ 1250-1300; ME porc porcus hog, pig; c. FARROW 1 ]