pannier
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pan·nier
noun \ˈpan-yər, ˈpa-nē-ər\Definition of PANNIER
1
: a large container: as a : a basket often carried on the back of an animal or the shoulders of a person b : one of a pair of packs or baskets hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)
2
a : one of a pair of hoops formerly used to expand women's skirts at the sides b : an overskirt draped at the sides of a skirt for an effect of fullness
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pan·nier also pan·ier \ˈpan-yər, ˈpa-nē-ər\
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Origin of PANNIER
Middle English panier, from Anglo-French paner, panier, from Latin panarium, from panis bread — more at food
First Known Use: 13th century
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noun \ˈpan-yər, ˈpan-ē-ər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PANNIER
: a covered basket holding surgical instruments and medicines for a military ambulance
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