Defn: Same as Bandelet.
BANDMASTER
Band"mas`ter, n.
Defn: The conductor of a musical band.
BANDOG
Ban"dog`, n. Etym: [Band + dog, i.e., bound dog.]
Defn: A mastiff or other large and fierce dog, usually kept chained
or tied up.
The keeper entered leading his bandog, a large bloodhound, tied in a
leam, or band, from which he takes his name. Sir W. Scott.
BANDOLEER; BANDOLIER Ban`do*leer", Ban`do*lier", n. Etym: [F. bandoulière (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 under the left arm. Originally it was used for supporting the musket and twelve cases for charges, but later only as a cartridge belt.
2. One of the leather or wooden cases in which the charges of powder were carried. [Obs.]
BANDOLINE
Ban"do*line, n. Etym: [Perh. allied to band.]
Defn: A glutinous pomatum for the fair.