tantony pig

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Определение tantony pig в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

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.

Синонимы

anthony pig

Этимология

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