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bandeau

[ban-doh, ban-doh]
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noun, plural ban·deaux [ban-dohz, ban-dohz] /bænˈdoʊz, ˈbæn doʊz/.
  1. a headband, especially one worn about the forehead.
  2. a narrow brassiere.
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Origin of bandeau

1700–10; < French; Old French bandel, equivalent to bande band2 + -el < Latin -illus diminutive suffix
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Historical Examples

  • They become bendellus and bendellum; then bandeau and bande.

    The Eagle's Nest

    John Ruskin

  • Her head is uncovered, and merely encircled with a bandeau of black velvet.

    Austria

    Frederick Shoberl

  • But I wouldn't wear a bandeau on my hair if I were you, Pauline.

    The Revolt

    Ellis Parker Butler

  • A turban or bandeau is of the greatest importance in their estimation.

  • The bandeau inclosing the head glittered resplendent with amethysts.

    Josephine

    John S. C. Abbott

British Dictionary definitions for bandeau

bandeau

noun plural -deaux (-dəʊz)
  1. a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc, worn round the head
  2. a bikini top in the form of narrow band of material
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Word Origin

C18: from French, from Old French bandel a little band ²
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Word Origin and History for bandeau

n.

1706, from French bandeau, from Old French bandel (12c.), diminutive of bande "band" (see band (n.1)).

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