Shote is a term used to describe a young pig, usually between the ages of two and six months. It is derived from the Old English word 'scote', meaning 'young pig'. A PIGLET is a young pig, usually less than six months old, while a GRUNTER is an older pig that makes a loud noise when it is disturbed. A SOW is an adult female pig, and a SHOAT is a young pig between the ages of two and six months, which is the same age as a shote.