Search, browse, and study this dictionary to learn more about the early American, Christian language.
1828.mshaffer.com › Word [band]
BAND, n.[See Bind and Bend.] 1. A fillet; a cord; a tie; a chain; any narrow ligament with which a thing is bound, tied or fastened, or by which a number of things are confined together.2. In architecture, any flat low member of molding, broad but not deep, called also fascia, face or plinth.3. Figuratively, any chain; any means of restraint; that which draws or confines.4. Means of union or connection between persons; as, Hymen's bands.5. Any thing bound round or encircling another.6. Something worn about the neck; as the bands of clergymen.7. A company of soldiers; the body of men united under one flag or ensign. Also, indefinitely, a troop, a body of armed men. 2 Kings vi.8. A company of persons united in any common design; as a band of brothers.9. A slip of canvas, sewed across a sail to strengthen it.The band of pensioners in England, is a company of 120 gentlemen, who receive a yearly allowance of f100st., for attending the king on solemn occasions. The bands of a saddle are two pieces of iron nailed upon the bows, to hold them in their proper situation. BAND, v.t. To bind together; to bind over with a band. 2. To unite in a troop, company or confederacy.BAND, v.i. To unite; to associate; to confederate for some common purpose. Acts xxiii.
|
Evolution (or devolution) of this word [band]
1828 Webster | 1844 Webster | 1913 Webster |
BAND, n.[See Bind and Bend.] 1. A fillet; a cord; a tie; a chain; any narrow ligament with which a thing is bound, tied or fastened, or by which a number of things are confined together.2. In architecture, any flat low member of molding, broad but not deep, called also fascia, face or plinth.3. Figuratively, any chain; any means of restraint; that which draws or confines.4. Means of union or connection between persons; as, Hymen's bands.5. Any thing bound round or encircling another.6. Something worn about the neck; as the bands of clergymen.7. A company of soldiers; the body of men united under one flag or ensign. Also, indefinitely, a troop, a body of armed men. 2 Kings vi.8. A company of persons united in any common design; as a band of brothers.9. A slip of canvas, sewed across a sail to strengthen it.The band of pensioners in England, is a company of 120 gentlemen, who receive a yearly allowance of f100st., for attending the king on solemn occasions. The bands of a saddle are two pieces of iron nailed upon the bows, to hold them in their proper situation. BAND, v.t. To bind together; to bind over with a band. 2. To unite in a troop, company or confederacy.BAND, v.i. To unite; to associate; to confederate for some common purpose. Acts xxiii. | BAND, n. [Sax. banda; Sw. band; Dan. baand; D. band; G. band, binde; Sp. banda, venda; Port. It. banda; Ir. banna; Pers. بَنْد band; Sans. bande, bunda; Fr. bande. See Bind and Bend.]- A fillet: a cord; a tie; a chain; any narrow ligament with which a thing is bound, tied or fastened, or by which a number of things are confined together.
- In architecture, any flat low member or molding, broad but not deep, called also fascia, face or plinth. – Johnson. Encyc.
- Figuratively, any chain; any means of restraint; that which draws or confines. – Dryden.
- Means of union or connection between persons; as, Hymen's bands. – Shak.
- Any thing bound round or encircling another. – Bacon.
- Something worn about the neck; as the bands of clergymen. – Addison.
- A company of soldiers; the body of men united under one flag or ensign. Also, indefinitely, a troop, a body of armed men. – 2 Kings vi.
- A company of persons united in any common design; as, a band of brothers.
- A slip of canvas, sewed across a sail to strengthen it. – Mar. Dict.
The band of pensioners in England, is a company of 120 gentlemen, who receive a yearly allowance of £100 st. for attending the king on solemn occasions. – Encyc.
The bands of a saddle are two pieces of iron nailed upon the bows, to hold them in their proper situation. – Johnson.
BAND, v.i.To unite; to associate; to confederate for some common purpose. – Acts xxiii. BAND, v.t.- To bind together; to bind over with a band. – Dryden.
- To unite in a troop, company or confederacy. – Milton.
| Band
- A
fillet, strap, or any narrow ligament with which a thing is encircled, or
fastened, or by which a number of things are tied, bound together, or
confined; a fetter.
- To bind or tie with a
band.
- To confederate for some
common purpose] to unite; to conspire together.
- To bandy; to drive
away.
- A fillet or strip of woven material, used in dressing and binding up
wounds, etc.
- A continuous
tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of color, or
of brickwork, etc.
- To mark with a band.
- Something resembling a bandage; that which is
bound over or round something to cover, strengthen, or compress it; a
ligature.
- That which serves as the means of union or
connection between persons; a tie.
- To unite in a troop, company, or
confederacy.
- A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th
centuries.
- Two strips of linen hanging from the
neck in front as part of a clerical, legal, or academic dress.
- A narrow strip of cloth or other material on any
article of dress, to bind, strengthen, ornament, or complete it.
- A company of persons united in any common
design, especially a body of armed men.
- A number of musicians who play together upon
portable musical instruments, especially those making a loud sound, as
certain wind instruments (trumpets, clarinets, etc.), and drums, or
cymbals.
- A space between elevated lines or
ribs, as of the fruits of umbelliferous plants.
- A stripe, streak, or other
mark transverse to the axis of the body.
- A belt or strap.
- A bond.
- Pledge; security.
|
1828 Webster | 1844 Webster | 1913 Webster |
Thank you for visiting!
- Our goal is to try and improve the quality of the digital form of this dictionary being historically true and accurate to the first American dictionary. Read more ...
- Below you will find three sketches from a talented artist and friend depicting Noah Webster at work. Please tell us what you think.
Divine Study
Divine Study
|
Window of Reflection
Window of Reflection
|
Enlightening Grace
Enlightening Grace
|
136
|
885 |
101
|
962 |
169
|
993 |
Band BAND, noun [See Bind and Bend.] 1. A fillet; a cord; a tie; a chain; any narrow ligament with which a thing is bound, tied or fastened, or by which a number of things are confined together. 2. In architecture, any flat low member of molding, broad but not deep, called also fascia, face or plinth. 3. Figuratively, any chain; any means of restraint; that which draws or confines. 4. Means of union or connection between persons; as, Hymen's bands. 5. Any thing bound round or encircling another. 6. Something worn about the neck; as the bands of clergymen. 7. A company of soldiers; the body of men united under one flag or ensign. Also, indefinitely, a troop, a body of armed men. 2 Kings 6:23. 8. A company of persons united in any common design; as a band of brothers. 9. A slip of canvas, sewed across a sail to strengthen it. The band of pensioners in England, is a company of 120 gentlemen, who receive a yearly allowance of f100st., for attending the king on solemn occasions. The bands of a saddle are two pieces of iron nailed upon the bows, to hold them in their proper situation. BAND, verb transitive To bind together; to bind over with a band 2. To unite in a troop, company or confederacy. BAND, verb intransitive To unite; to associate; to confederate for some common purpose. Acts 23:12.
|
|
Hard-cover Edition |
331 |
|
512 |
|
Compact Edition |
312 |
|
217 |
|
CD-ROM |
265 |
|
179 |
|
* As a note, I have purchased each of these products. In fact, as we have been developing the Project:: 1828 Reprint, I have purchased several of the bulky hard-cover dictionaries. My opinion is that the 2000-page hard-cover edition is the only good viable solution at this time. The compact edition was a bit disappointing and the CD-ROM as well. |
[ + ] |
Add Search To Your Site |
|
|