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Vinony

bandsman

noun

  1. bandsman is a musician who plays in a band, especially a military or brass band.
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noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰendʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *bandiz Old English bend Middle English band English band English -s- English -man English bandsman From band + -s- + -man.

  1. A player in a musical band, especially a military or brass band.

    “If the reader finds a certain monotony in the words chosen by the translator I hope he will realize that the bandsman has to operate within the limits of his instrument.”

    “It was military bandsmen, their uniform coats unbuttoned, who supplied the merry tune, from a clarinet, a tuba, a fife.”

  2. A labourer (loader) working with a band of men.