Bantam
English
editEtymology 1
editProper noun
editBantam
- Alternative form of Banten (“province of Java”)
Derived terms
editEtymology 2
editNoun
editBantam (plural Bantams)
- (soccer) Someone connected with Bradford City A.F.C, as a fan, player, coach etc.
- 2013 January 22, Phil McNulty, “Aston Villa 2-1 Bradford (3-4)”, in BBC[1]:
- 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.
Etymology 3
editProper noun
editBantam
- The largest settlement on the Cocos Islands (Australia).