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A bandolier from whence would hang several little flasks each filled with a dedicated premeasured charge was the solution to this problem. Since these were loaded prior to going into battle, the musketeer could take the time to accurately measure each charge. [2] The bandolier was fitted with small wooden bottles called charges.
The Ojibwe name comes from the word parts, gashk-, meaning "enclosed, attached together" and -bid, "tie it." [citation needed] The English word bandolier comes from the French word bandouliere meaning "shoulder belt" and traces back to the Spanish bandoera the diminutive of banda or "sash." [citation needed]
Bandolier or bandoleer: A pocketed belt for holding ammunition and cartridges, usually slung across the chest. Bandoliers are now rare because most military arms use magazines, which are not well-suited to being stored in a bandolier. They are, however, still commonly used with shotguns, as a traditional bandolier conveniently stores individual ...
A bandolier is a pocketed belt for holding ammunition. Bandolier may also refer to: Bandolier, a 1975 album by the hard rock group Budgie; Bandolier, an independent online electronic journal; HMAS Bandolier, an Attack class patrol boat; Minneapolis Bandolier, a bandy club
Line dancing has grown in popularity, spurred on by social media, where new steps and songs composed for new dances spread quickly. Posts by people of all ages dancing anywhere from dark clubs to ...
Identical meaning to the English word in all of its interpretations, i.e.: pig, pork (varkvleis), arsehole (vulgar). van die os op die wa af – lit. "from the ox onto the wagon and off". Similar to "speaking of which" and "while we're on the subject" van toeka se dae af – lit. "since the olden days".
Starbucks is striving to brew up a comeback.The Seattle-based coffee giant posted its first quarter fiscal year 2025 results on Tuesday after market close, which showed declines across the board ...
Week 3: Missed pass interference on Kyle Pitts. The Chiefs got away with one late in a win at the Atlanta Falcons. Safety Bryan Cook clearly committed a pass inference penalty on Pitts in the end ...