Main Entry:

ban·do·lier

Variant(s):

or ban·do·leer \ˌban-də-ˈlir\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle French bandouliere, ultimately from Old Spanish bando band, of Germanic origin; akin to Gothic bandwo — more at banner

Date:

circa 1577

: a belt worn over the shoulder and across the breast often for the suspending or supporting of some article (as cartridges) or as a part of an official or ceremonial dress