Poegale

Poegale is a term that refers to a young male goat. The word is of Old Norse origin, derived from "pægr" (boy) and "galtr" (pig, boar, or goat). While the term "kid" is more commonly used for young goats in general, "poegale" specifically denotes a male young goat. It is less frequently encountered in modern English, with "kid" often serving as a gender-neutral term for young goats.

The distinction between male and female young goats is typically referred to as a "buck kid" for a male and a "doe kid" for a female. In some agricultural contexts or specialized discussions about goat breeds and their genetics, the term poegale might be used to emphasize the male sex of the young animal, particularly when discussing breeding or future herd management. However, in everyday language, the general term "kid" is widely understood and used for both young males and females. The historical usage of "poegale" highlights the etymological roots and the specific vocabulary that once existed for differentiating young animals within the goat species.