bandeau

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I am surprised that the Marchioness, who is a most sensible woman, can patronise such conduct a moment; but whenever she begins to see through him the young gentleman has always got a story about a bracelet, or a bandeau, and quite turns her head Very disagreeable, I am sure Some people are so easily managed!

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  1. noun A narrow band for the hair.
  2. noun A brassiere.

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  • Around her sleek hair she wore a silver bandeau, from which rose a bright blue ostrich plume, and her light fox-fur coat was spilling negligently from her near-bare shoulders She looked gloriously young and beautiful and light-hearted and fun , and my spirits lifted the instant I laid eyes on her The motor contained at least six other people, although it might have been ten or eleven. —  King, Laurie R - Russell-Holmes 08 - Locked Rooms
  • She gasped as his palm cupped the threadbare calico of her bandeau, molding it to the soft globe of her breast He pressed his mouth to her ear. —  Teresa Medeiros - Once An Angel
  • Justin went in search of Emily's bandeau, leaving her sitting in the sand, her hands pressed shyly over her breasts. —  Teresa Medeiros - Once An Angel
  • Mary Charteris wore an Afghan headdress as a flapper bandeau, Kate wore a white tuxedo, and the truly ageless —  Style.com: Daily Fashion Show Pictures
  • I've personally attempted this look with a structured bathing suit top, and another time with a cotton bandeau - BUT, only with high waisted pants. —  Splendora -
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Etymologies (2)

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  1. French, from Old French bandel, diminutive of bande, band, strip; see band1.

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  1. French, from Old French bandel, masculine, diminutive of bande, band: see band, and cf. bandore.
 

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