Bandoleers

/ˌbændəˈlɪrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bandoleer; multiple belts or straps worn diagonally across the chest for carrying supplies.

Etymology

From 'bandoleer' with regular plural '-s.' Both singular and plural forms are common in military historical texts.

Kelly Says

A revolutionary soldier might wear multiple bandoleers—one for musket balls, one for gunpowder, one for other gear—turning their body into a mobile ammo depot!

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