"lion's provider" meaning in All languages combined

See lion's provider on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} lion's provider
  1. The jackal, from its supposed practice of finding prey for the lion. Categories (topical): People Categories (lifeform): Canids
    Sense id: en-lion's_provider-en-noun-tIW8iRho Disambiguation of People: 50 50 Disambiguation of Canids: 62 38
  2. (figurative) Any humble friend or follower. Tags: figuratively Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-lion's_provider-en-noun-yrleJvDR Disambiguation of People: 50 50 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 75

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