Bantam
['bæntəm]
Definition
(noun.) any of various small breeds of fowl.
(adj.) very small; 'diminutive in stature'; 'a lilliputian chest of drawers'; 'her petite figure'; 'tiny feet'; 'the flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy' .
Editor: Sharon--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A variety of small barnyard fowl, with feathered legs, probably brought from Bantam, a district of Java.
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Definition
n. a small variety of the common domestic fowl supposed to be named from Bantam in Java notable for courage.—adj. of bantam-breed: little and combative.
Editor: Woodrow
Unserious Contents or Definition
To see bantam chickens in your dream, denotes your fortune will be small, yet you will enjoy contentment. If they appear sickly, or exposed to wintry storms, your interests will be impaired.
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Examples
- You recollect the case of the Middlesex Dumpling and the Suffolk Bantam, Grummer? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Veway hot, Bantam,' said his Lordship. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Is this here Mr. Bantam's, old feller? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Into the tea-room Mr. Pickwick turned; and catching sight of him, Mr. Bantam corkscrewed his way through the crowd and welcomed him with ecstasy. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- My dear Bantam,' said the Dowager Lady Snuphanuph coaxingly, 'find us some nice creature to make up this table; there's a good soul. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Have you seen his Lordship's mail-cart, Bantam? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Yes, I does, young bantam,' replied the cobbler. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Bantam,' said Mr. Dowler, 'Mr. Pickwick and his friends are strangers. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I must, indeed,' said Mr. Smauker; 'I promised Bantam. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- At precisely twenty minutes before eight o'clock that night, Angelo Cyrus Bantam, Esq. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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