batman

noun

bat·man ˈbat-mən

: an orderly of a British military officer

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Etymology

French bât packsaddle

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1755, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of batman was in 1755

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“Batman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batman. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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Batman

geographical name

Bat·man bät-ˈmän

town in southeastern Turkey in Asia population 365,500

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