bandit
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ban·dit

noun \ˈban-dət\

Definition of BANDIT

1
plural also ban·dit·ti \ban-ˈdi-tē\ : an outlaw who lives by plunder; especially : a member of a band of marauders
2
: robber
3
: an enemy plane
ban·dit·ry \ˈban-də-trē\ noun

Origin of BANDIT

Italian bandito, from past participle of bandire to banish, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German bannan to command — more at ban
First Known Use: 1611

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