Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. The favorite or smallest pig in the litter.
Wiktionary
- n. obsolete, slang The favourite or smallest pig in the litter. (1811 Dictionary of Vulgar Tongue)
Etymologies
- Contraction of Saint Anthony's pig in honour of St Anthony, patron saint of swineherds, frequently shown with a little pig by his side. (Wiktionary)
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Pigs on Parade
pig-words: including, but not limited to, famous pigs in film and fiction, historical pigs of note, pig breeds, and assorted porcine terms
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Phrases
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unusual eponyms
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