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bantling

Bantling (noun) means an infant or young child.

noun
1
An infant or young child.
2
A bastard-child.
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Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps from band(s) (“swaddling clothes”) + -ling, or a modification of German Bänkling (“bastard-child”), equivalent to bench + -ling.

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What is the meaning of bantling?

"bantling" (noun) means an infant or young child.

What are the different meanings of bantling?

"bantling" has 2 main meanings: 1. An infant or young child; 2. A bastard-child.

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