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  2. Bandolier - Wikipedia

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    A somewhat different form of bandolier came into use in the late 19th century that held modern metallic cartridges and hand grenades. Bandoliers are now less common due to the use of detachable magazines and belt-fed firearms, though extra ammunition belts are often carried around the body like a bandolier. They are, however, still often used ...

  3. Baldric - Wikipedia

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    One end of the baldric was broad and finished in a straight edge, while the other was tapered to a narrow strip. The narrow end was brought through a scabbard runner, it was probably wrapped around the scabbard twice.

  4. Bandolier (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    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

  5. List of English words of Spanish origin - Wikipedia

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    Another theory is that the word "matador" is derived from a combination of the Vulgar Latin mattāre, from Late Latin mactare (to slaughter, kill) and the Latin -tor (which is cognate with Greek τορ -tōr and Sanskrit तर -tar-.) [17] merengue a type of music and dance originating in the Dominican Republic mesa from mesa, table < latin mensa.

  6. Soldaderas - Wikipedia

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    She is shown holding a .30–30 carbine while seated on a low fence dressed in a skirt and blouse, with crossed bandoliers and two cartridge belts around her waist. So far, nothing further is known about her. [45] Another posed photo of Maderista soldaderas shown with bandoliers and rifles, with one Herlinda González in it.

  7. List of Italian musical terms used in English - Wikipedia

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    Literal translation Definition Campana: bell: A bell used in an orchestra; also campane "bells" Cornetto: little horn: An old woodwind instrument Fagotto: bundle: A bassoon, a woodwind instrument played with a double reed Orchestra: orchestra, orig. Greek orkesthai "dance" An ensemble of instruments Piano(forte) soft-loud: A keyboard instrument ...

  8. Glossary of French words and expressions in English

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    against the blow. This word describes the repercussion of a physical or mental shock, or an indirect consequence of an event. Contre-jour contre-jour against daylight. This word (mostly used in art namely photography, cinema or painting) describes the light that illumines an object from the other side of your own point of view. contretemps

  9. Sotho people - Wikipedia

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    The bandolier often has pouches of potions attached to it for specific rituals or physical/spiritual protection. It is believed that the San people adopted this bandolier attire for healers during times when the Basotho and the San traded and developed ties through trade, marriage, and friendship. The San people's use of the bandolier can be ...