bantam
Pronunciation: /ˈbæntəm/
The English word “bantam” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.
- A competitor in an age division between peewee and midget.
- a postage stamp much smaller than usual, noteably the UK 1870 halfpenny, and some WW2 era South African issues.
- a member of special World War I infantry units composed of men who were shorter than the standard military height requirement
adjective
- Small or miniature.
- Spirited or aggressive.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch Bantam (Banten province in Java).
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