1. adj. (bandier, bandiest)
1. (of the legs) curved so as to be wide apart at the knees.
2 (also bandy-legged) (of a person) having bandy legs.
Etymology: perh. f. obs. bandy curved stick 2. v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
1. (often foll. by about) a pass (a story, rumour, etc.) to and fro. b throw or pass (a ball etc.) to and fro.
2 (often foll. by about) discuss disparagingly (bandied her name about).
3 (often foll. by with) exchange (blows, insults, etc.) (don't bandy words with me).
Etymology: perh. f. F bander take sides f. bande BAND(2)