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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Penny-pig, n. [Penny n. 9 and Pig n. Common in the mod. dial. (1827–).] An earthenware money-box. —a1646 Wedderburn Voc. (1709) 9.
Capsella fictilis a penny-pig