Etymology

pigheaded

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Today it means: Obstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity. Full definition →

Middle English pyge heddyde
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  1. Middle English · inherited frompyge heddyde
  2. English todaypigheaded

From Middle English pyge heddyde, equivalent to pig + headed.

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