Bantam

See also: bantam

English

Etymology 1

Proper noun

Bantam

1. Alternative form of Banten (“province of Java”)

Etymology 2

Noun

Bantam (plural Bantams)

1. (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

Proper noun

Bantam

1. The largest settlement on the Cocos Islands (Australia).

Anagrams

• Batman, batman