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29-10-04, 02:44
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Bantams
Hi Stellan:
"Bantam" is an anglicism for small and tough... comes from bantam rooster which is a miniature (and aggressive) breed of rooster. The term was applied in WW I to battalions of smaller men. Cheers, Mike
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