bantam
noun
[ ˈbantəm ]
• a chicken of a small breed, the cock of which is noted for its aggression.
• short for bantamweight.
• a level of amateur sport typically involving children aged between 13 and 15.
• "bantam hockey"
Origin:
mid 18th century: apparently named after the province of Bantam in Java, although the chicken is not native there.
