BANTINGISM
\bˈantɪŋˌɪzəm], \bˈantɪŋˌɪzəm], \b_ˈa_n_t_ɪ_ŋ_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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A method of reducing corpulence by avoiding food containing much farinaceous, saccharine, or oily matter; - so called from William Banting of London.
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A method of reducing corpulence by avoiding food containing much farinaceous, saccharine, or oily matter; - so called from William Banting of London.
By Noah Webster.
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