bandoleer
|ban-do-leer|
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/ˌbændəˈlɪr/
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/ˌbændəˈlɪə/
belt for carrying cartridges
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bandoleer' originates from French, specifically the word 'bandoulière', where 'band-' (from Spanish 'banda') meant 'band' or 'sash'.
Historical Evolution
'bandoleer' changed from Spanish 'bandolera' and French 'bandoulière' and eventually became the modern English word 'bandoleer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sash' or 'shoulder strap', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a belt for carrying cartridges'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a shoulder belt with loops or pockets for cartridges; an ammunition belt worn across the chest.
He wore a bandoleer across his chest, loaded with cartridges.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2026/01/10 17:14