Meaning of pigwidgeon | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A small or petty person, creature or object, especially a fairy, dwarf, imp, or elf.
   rare
2. A contemptible or stupid person or creature.
   rare

Examples

“"Yes," said the pigwidgeon who had spoken before. "We will do that, for we are very anxious to know how to divide five-sevenths by six. We have been working at it for four or five days, and there wont be anything worth dividing if we wait much longer." The pidwidgeons now began to descend the vine; […]”

“"What is a pigwidgeon?" you ask. "That's Mister Pigwidgeon to you," says the elf with a sniff, "and I'd like to know what gives you the right to interrupt my afternoon nap."”

“PIGWIGGIN was this Faery Knight, One wondrous gracious in the sight Of fair Queene Mab ...”

“"Fie, then, naughty child" cried madame; […] But the great orator chuckled with laughter. "Pigwidgeon, pigwidgeon!" he said, nodding his head at the culprit. "Not for youth and health are rouge and enamel, and all the vestments of vanity."”

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