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Bandoleer
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What's The Definition Of Bandoleer?
[n] a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers
Synonyms | Synonyms for Bandoleer: bandolier Related Terms | Find terms related to Bandoleer: See Also | cartridge belt Bandoleer In Webster's Dictionary \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.]
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