Bandolier - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Bandolier :  (noun)

1: a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers [syn: bandoleer]

Based on WordNet 2.0

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 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.]

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Bandolier

washingtonydc: did #woot go down? they couldn't have had a Bandolier of carrots already, could they?
tberkley: @mgier Get me a Bandolier of Carrots, then! I'll be otherwise occupied, since I *don't* get a snow day.
MissingLynxx: @Nankani yes Bandolier of carrots - iknow i tried so many times got the last one by accident not tryiing as so happens #give10 #sociax
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