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BantamFormer city and sultanate, Java. It was located at the western end of Java between the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean. In the early 16th century it became a powerful Muslim sultanate, which extended its control over parts of Sumatra and Borneo. Invaded by the Dutch, Portuguese, and British, it ultimately recognized Dutch sovereignty in 1684. The city was Java's most important port for the European spice trade until its harbour silted up in the late 18th century. It suffered severely from the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. bantam 1. any of various very small breeds of domestic fowl 2. Boxing short for bantamweight 3. Canadian a. an age level of between 13 and 15 in amateur sport, esp ice hockey b. (as modifier): bantam hockey How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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You recollect the case of the Middlesex Dumpling and the Suffolk Bantam, Grummer? Poyser's bantam cock, who fancied the sun got up every morning to hear him crow. The only one with anything approaching to a voice, is an aged bantam at the baker's; and even he is hoarse, in consequence of bad living in his last place. |
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