English Explanatory Dictionary

tantony pig

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The favourite or smallest pig in the litter.

Word forms

tantony pig tantony pigs

Etymology

Contraction of Saint Anthony's pig in honour of St Anthony, patron saint of swineherds, frequently shown with a little pig by his side. For the phonetic evolution, compare tawdry.

Synonyms

Anthony pig tantony Anthony
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