bant

[ bant ]

/ bænt /

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verb (used without object) Medicine/Medical.

to lose weight by practicing Bantingism.

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Origin of bant

First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from Banting

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How to use bant in a sentence

In some places, they have a headman called, as among the Bants, Gurikara or Guttinaya.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston
In their marriage ceremonies, they closely imitate the Bants.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston
Their social position is said to be somewhat inferior to that of the Bants.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston
It is often a case of owners up, and the sons and nephews of big Bants, worth perhaps Rs.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston

On one occasion, a dispute arose between two Bants in connection with the question of precedence.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India|Edgar Thurston

British Dictionary definitions for bant

bant

/ (bænt) /

noun Lancashire dialect

string

strength or springiness of material

Word Origin for bant

probably a dialect pronunciation of band ²

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