bandolier
|ban-do-li-er|
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/ˌbændəˈlɪr/
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/ˌbændəˈlɪə/
shoulder belt for carrying ammunition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bandolier' originates from French, specifically the word 'bandoulière', where 'bande' meant 'strip' or 'sash'.
Historical Evolution
'bandolier' changed from Spanish 'bandolera' (or via French 'bandoulière') and eventually became the modern English word 'bandolier'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant a 'sash' or 'shoulder-belt' for carrying items; over time it came to be used especially for a belt holding cartridges (ammunition).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a shoulder belt with loops or pockets for cartridges or ammunition; a cartridge belt worn across the chest.
He wore a bandolier filled with cartridges during the patrol.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2026/01/10 18:38