Butter-and-egg-man
a prosperous businessman from a small town or a farmer who spends his money ostentatiously on visits to a big city.
A wealthy business executive or farmer from the provinces: The visiting Butter and Egg Men had their Whoopee in New York
person who finances a theatrical production; angel (1920s+)
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