Why is the game called badminton?

Related questions

1. Why is it called badminton?
2. Is badminton easy?
3. How much money do badminton players make?
4. What is the rules of badminton?
5. Is table tennis faster than badminton?
6. What is the salary of a badminton player?
7. Which is harder badminton or tennis?
8. Why is speed needed in badminton?
9. Who is the first badminton player in the world?
10. Is Badminton a national sport?

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