Meaning of Bantam | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Someone connected with Bradford City A.F.C, as a fan, player, coach etc.
2. The largest settlement on the Cocos Islands (Australia).
3. Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.
4. A competitor in an age division between peewee and midget.

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Examples

“From the dairy we passed into the poultry-yard; and there I was introduced to a train of milk-white turkeys, and fowls of the same colour, a few bantams, and three galenies, Mrs. Helen's especial favourites, […]”

“The Bantams bridged the gap between the bottom division of English league football and the Premier League to secure a place at Wembley, despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat.”

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