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   Bantling (), n. [Prob. for bandling, from band, and meaning a child wrapped in swaddling bands; or cf. G. bäntling a bastard, fr. bank bench.  Cf. Bastard, n.] A young or small child; an infant. [Slightly contemptuous or depreciatory.]
   
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   In what out of the way corners genius produces her bantlings. W. Irving.
   
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