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nanism|ˈneɪnɪz(ə)m|
[ad. F. nanisme (Littré), f. L. nān-us (Gr. νᾶν-ος) dwarf + -isme -ism.]
The condition of being dwarfed; tendency to become stunted or dwarfed; an instance of this.
1856Mayne Expos. Lex. 1899Q. Rev. July 277 Nanism is a feature common to all animals and plants in great altitudes and high latitudes.
So ˈnanity (see quot.). nonce-wd.
1892Jessopp in Illustr. Lond. News 26 Nov. 667/1 By nanity I understand the condition of those who labour under any abnormal deficiency. |