bantling

[ bant-ling ]

/ ˈbænt lɪŋ /

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noun

a very young child.

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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Example sentences from the Web for bantling

"There's not the slightest need of your walking alone," Mr. Bantling gaily interposed.
The Portrait of a Lady|Henry James
Miss Stackpole's other topic was very different; she gave Isabel the latest news about Mr. Bantling.
The Portrait of a Lady|Henry James
I keep telling Mr. Bantling that he ought to have been an American, and you should see how that pleases him.
The Portrait of a Lady|Henry James
A long time, however, must have elapsed before the bantling took heart of grace and found strength to run alone.
A Cursory History of Swearing|Julian Sharman

My bantling was given up by all the faculty, when you were happily shown into the boxes.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 1, August 7, 1841|Various

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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单词	bantling
释义	bantling [ bant-ling ] / ˈbænt lɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR bantling ON THESAURUS.COM noun a very young child. 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 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for bantling "There's not the slightest need of your walking alone," Mr. Bantling gaily interposed. The Portrait of a Lady\|Henry James Miss Stackpole's other topic was very different; she gave Isabel the latest news about Mr. Bantling. The Portrait of a Lady\|Henry James I keep telling Mr. Bantling that he ought to have been an American, and you should see how that pleases him. The Portrait of a Lady\|Henry James A long time, however, must have elapsed before the bantling took heart of grace and found strength to run alone. A Cursory History of Swearing\|Julian Sharman My bantling was given up by all the faculty, when you were happily shown into the boxes. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 1, August 7, 1841\|Various 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to bantling newborn, toddler, kid, child, suckling, babe, bambino, bundle, tot, bairn, neonate, nursling, baby
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bantling

noun

Origin of bantling

Words nearby bantling

Example sentences from the Web for bantling

British Dictionary definitions for bantling

noun

Word Origin for bantling

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