Plural of bander; people who banter, joke, or engage in witty verbal exchanges.
Bander plus English plural -s, forming a noun for 'one who banders' plus the plural marker.
In 16th-17th century England, skilled 'banders' were actually admired members of court—witty insult comedy was a competitive sport, and the best banders became famous!
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