bandy1
adj.
(bandier, bandiest)
(of a person's legs) curved outwards so that the knees are wide apart.
Etymology
C17: perh. from obs. bandy, denoting a curved stick used in hockey.
bandy2
v.
(bandies, bandying, bandied)
(
usu. be bandied about/around)
pass on or discuss (an idea or rumour) in a casual or uninformed way.
Phrase
- bandy words
argue pointlessly or rudely.
Etymology
C16 (in the sense ‘pass a ball to and fro’): perh. from Fr. bander ‘take sides at tennis’, from bande (see band2).
bandy3
n.
a form of hockey played on a field or on ice with a ball and large curved sticks.
▸
(pl. bandies)
the curved stick used in this sport.
Etymology
C17: perh. from bandy2.
