Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The favorite or smallest pig in the litter.
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- noun obsolete, slang The favourite or smallest pig in the litter. (1811 Dictionary of Vulgar Tongue)
Etymologies
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Contraction of Saint Anthony's pig in honour of St Anthony, patron saint of swineherds, frequently shown with a little pig by his side.
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