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Rump-fed
that is, fed on scraps, such as liver, kidneys, chitlings,
and other kitchen perquisites.
“Aroint thee, witch! the rump-fed ronyon cries.” Shakespeare:
Macbeth, i. 3.
A ronyon or ronian is a kitchen wench fed on scraps (French, rognon, a kidney).
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Rump-fed from Infoplease:
- Rump-fed - Rump-fed that is, fed on scraps, such as liver, kidneys, chitlings, and other kitchen perquisites. ...
- Ronyon - Ronyon or Ronion. A term of contempt to a woman. It is the French rogneux (scabby, mangy). ...
- William Shakespeare: Macbeth, Act I, Scene III - Where hast thou been, sister?
- Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: R - Definitions, origins, and illustrative excerpts for words, phases, and literary allusions starting with "R"
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