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单词 bantling
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Definition of bantling in English:

bantling

noun ˈbantlɪŋˈbæntlɪŋ
archaic
  • A young child.

    〈古〉幼儿,娃娃

    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:

bantling

nounˈbæntlɪŋˈbantliNG
archaic
  • A young child.

    〈古〉幼儿,娃娃

    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’.

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