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bantingism Explained

Bantingism at English => English (Websters 1913) Of Explained:

Bantingism \Ban"ting*ism\, n.
A method of reducing corpulence by avoiding food containing
much farinaceous, saccharine, or oily matter; -- so called
from William Banting of London.

Bantingism at English (WD) Of Explained:

==English==

Etymology

Inter: suffix » Banting|ism, after William Banting.

Noun

Inter: en-noun » -
  • Inter: date » d A method of weight loss by avoiding food containing large amounts of farinaceous, saccharine, or oily matter.

  • Inter: Webster 191 » 3