bandolier

ban·do·leer

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ban-dl-eer]
- /ˌbæn dlˈɪər/
- /bændəʊˈlɪə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ban-dl-eer]
- /ˌbæn dlˈɪər/

Definitions of bandolier word

noun bandolier a soldier's broad shoulder belt having small pockets or loops for cartridges 3
noun bandolier a broad belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers and having a number of small loops or pockets, for holding a cartridge or cartridges. 1
noun bandolier A shoulder-belt with loops or pockets for cartridges. 1
noun bandolier An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges. 0

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Origin of bandolier

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; earlier bandollier < Middle French bandoulliere < Catalan bandolera, feminine derivative of bandoler member of a band of men (bandol (< Spanish bando band1) + -er < Latin -ārius -ary; cf. -eer)

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Parts of speech for Bandolier

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bandolier popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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