"pettitoes" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From petty + toes. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|petty|toes}} petty + toes Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} pettitoes pl (plural only)
  1. (archaic) pig's trotter, especially as food. Tags: archaic, plural, plural-only
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