Bandoliered

/ˌbændəˈlɪrd/ adjective

Definition

Wearing or equipped with a bandolier; having bandoliers worn across the chest.

Etymology

From 'bandolier' (variant of 'bandoleer') plus '-ed' suffix. Creates an adjective describing someone wearing ammunition belts.

Kelly Says

Revolutionary War paintings show soldiers 'bandoliered' with multiple ammunition belts—the more belts you had, the more dangerous and better-armed you appeared!

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