Gloucester Old Spot

British

noun

a hardy rare breed of pig, white with a few black markings, that originally lived off windfalls in orchards in the Severn valley

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Gloucester Old Spot

You would think a Glade plug-in flavoured like a Gloucester Old Spot is a dream come true; I promise you it is not.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 1, 2017

Some prizes offer fifty thousand pounds, but this one comes with a Gloucester Old Spot piglet attached and I'll be honoured to hold it in my arms.

From The Guardian ● May 25, 2010

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