tantony pig

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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.

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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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