pettitoes

plural noun

pet·​ti·​toes ˈpe-tē-ˌtōz How to pronounce pettitoes (audio)
1
: the feet of a pig used as food
2
: toes, feet

Word History

Etymology

plural of obsolete pettytoe offal

First Known Use

circa 1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pettitoes was circa 1555

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“Pettitoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pettitoes. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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