subs. (old).1. A pig-headed one: cf. PIG, subs. 1.
1645. MILTON, Colasterion. I mean not to dispute philosophy with this PORK.
2. (tailors).A garment spoiled in cutting or making; goods returned on hand: also PIG: cf. COLD PIG.
TO CRY PORK, verb. phr. (old).To act as undertakers tout.GROSE (1785).