BAND


Meaning of BAND in English

n.

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French bande troop, from Old Occitan banda, of Germanic origin; akin to Gothic bandwo sign, standard ― more at BANNER

Date: 15th century

: a group of persons, animals, or things especially : a group of musicians organized for ensemble playing

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