01 n. A sheep.
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A sheep.[Obs.]“Not so much ground as will feed a mutton.” — Sir H. Sidney.“Muttons, beeves, and porkers are good old words for the living quadrupeds.” — Hallam.
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The flesh of a sheep.“The fat of roasted mutton or beef.” — Swift.
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A loose woman; a prostitute.[Obs.]“I willingly return to my muttons.” — H. R. Haweis.