subs. (old).—Pork or bacon.

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  c. 1696.  B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew, s.v. GRUNTING-PECK, pork.

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  1728.  BAILEY, English Dictionary, s.v.

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  1785.  GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v.

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  1836.  W. H. SMITH, The Individual. ‘The Thieves’ Chaunt.’

        But dearer to me Sue’s kisses far,
Than GRUNTING PECK or other grub are.

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