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Definition of bantling in English: bantlingnoun ˈbantlɪŋˈbæntlɪŋ archaic A young child. Example sentencesExamples - Even the little copper-coloured bantlings were heard to say, ‘What does the white people want here?’
- Although one or two of the merrier, albeit more mischievous, bantlings are absent, the family circle will, doubtless, be found to be somewhat complete.
Origin Late 16th century: from band1 + -ling, or a corruption of German bänkling 'bastard'. Definition of bantling in US English: bantlingnounˈbæntlɪŋˈbantliNG archaic A young child. Example sentencesExamples - Even the little copper-coloured bantlings were heard to say, ‘What does the white people want here?’
- Although one or two of the merrier, albeit more mischievous, bantlings are absent, the family circle will, doubtless, be found to be somewhat complete.
Origin Late 16th century: from band + -ling, or a corruption of German bänkling ‘bastard’. |