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bantling

[ bant-ling ]
/ ˈbænt lɪŋ /
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noun

a very young child.

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Origin of bantling

First recorded in 1585–95, bantling is from the German word Bänkling illegitimate child. See bench, -ling1

Words nearby bantling

ban-the-bomber, Banthine, Banting, Bantingism, Banti's syndrome, bantling, Bantock, Bantoid, Bantu, Bantu beer, Bantustan
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Words related to bantling

newborn, toddler, kid, child, suckling, babe, bambino, bundle, tot, bairn, neonate, nursling, baby

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British Dictionary definitions for bantling

bantling
/ (ˈbæntlɪŋ) /

noun

archaic, derogatory a young child; brat

Word Origin for bantling

C16: perhaps from German Bänkling illegitimate child, from Bank bench + -ling 1
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