- bandoleer
- ban·do·leer
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Bandoleer — Ban do*leer , Bandolier Ban do*lier , n. [F. bandouli[ e]re (cf. It. bandoliera, Sp. bandolera), fr. F. bande band, Sp. & It. banda. See {Band}, n.] 1. A broad leather belt formerly worn by soldiers over the right shoulder and across the breast… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bandoleer — or bandolier [ban΄də lir′] n. [Fr bandoulière < Sp bandolera < banda, a scarf, sash, ult. < Goth bandwa] a broad belt worn over one shoulder and across the chest, with pockets for carrying ammunition, etc … English World dictionary
bandoleer — noun see bandolier … New Collegiate Dictionary
bandoleer — bandoleered, bandoliered, adj. /ban dl ear /, n. a broad belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers and having a number of small loops or pockets, for holding a cartridge or cartridges. Also, bandolier. [1570 80; earlier bandollier < MF bandoulliere … Universalium
bandoleer — noun A pocketed belt for holding ammunition, worn over the shoulder … Wiktionary
bandoleer — ban·do·leer || ‚bændəʊ lɪə n. ammunition belt … English contemporary dictionary
bandoleer — n. shoulder belt carrying cartridges. ♦ bandolero, n. bandit … Dictionary of difficult words
bandoleer — noun a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑bandolier • Hypernyms: ↑cartridge belt … Useful english dictionary
bandoleer fruit — see bandolier noun : the fleshy berrylike fruit of an East Indian vine (Zanonia indica) … Useful english dictionary
bandoleered — bandoleerˈed or bandolierˈed adjective Wearing a bandoleer • • • Main Entry: ↑bandoleer … Useful english dictionary
