tantony pig

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Definition von tantony pig im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

The favourite or smallest pig in the litter. (1811 Dictionary of Vulgar Tongue)

A “Tantony pig” is the smallest of a litter, a detail that might recall Antonio's description of himself in Shakespeare's play as the “tainted wether of the flock.

Synonyme

anthony pig

Etymologie

() Contraction of Saint Anthony's pig in honour of St Anthony, patron saint of swineherds, frequently shown with a little pig by his side.