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Definition of Bandoleer
1. Noun. A broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers.
Definition of Bandoleer
1. n. 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.
Definition of Bandoleer
1. Noun. A pocketed belt for holding ammunition, worn over the shoulder. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bandoleer
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bandoleer
Literary usage of Bandoleer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico V. 1/4 by Frederick Webb Hodge (2003)
"Men and women: Cloak, waist garment, moccasins, sandals(?), breechcloth(V).
( Western..) Men: Robe, long dress-shirt, long leggings, moccasins, bandoleer ..."
2. Two Centuries of Costume in America, MDCXX-MDCCCXX by Alice Morse Earle (1903)
"A bandoleer is here given. It was a shoulder-belt bearing bullet-bag, priming- box,
... Sometimes the whole belt and its trappings was termed the bandoleer; ..."
3. Gunners' Instruction (mortar Companies) ... 1916-1917 by Journal of the United States Artillery (1916)
"Sixty ball cartridges in twelve clips are packed in a bandoleer. The bandoleer
is made of olive drab cloth and contains six pockets, each holding two clips. ..."
4. Chelsea Hospital, and Its Traditions by George Robert Gleig (1838)
"For example, I find it stated, "Whereas the said armourers, gun-makers, pike-makers,
and bandoleer-makers, are willing to accept of and undertake this ..."
5. Barnstaple and the Northern Part of Devonshire During the Great Civil War by Richard W. Cotton (1889)
"The cartridge was not yet generally in use. The bandoleer as an accoutrement has
been recently revived. As barrels of gunpowder were carried to the field ..."
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