Where does “bandolier” come from?
bandolier (English) comes from English bandollier, from Middle French bandoulliere, from Catalan bandolera, from Catalan bàndol, from Old Spanish bando.
bandolier (English): An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder,...
Definitions
- An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder,...
Ancestry of “bandolier”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bandollier | — |
| 2 | Middle French | bandoulliere | — |
| 3 | Catalan | bandolera | female equivalent of bandoler |
| 4 | Catalan | bàndol | band, group |
| 5 | Old Spanish | bando | — |