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bɑ̃d
Translation
band; gang; strip
Word origin
In the sense of a group or troop, from a Germanic root meaning 'sign' or 'banner' (Gothic bandwo), which gathered the idea of people grouped under one standard. English band and banner come from the same Germanic source.
- Origin
- Gothic
- Root
- bandwo
- English cognates
- band, banner
Grammar
Examples
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A group of young people is hanging around in front of the shop.
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He has a white bandage around his arm.
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The film's soundtrack is excellent.
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A flock of birds is flying over the harbour this morning.
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He reads a Japanese comic every evening.
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