Band
/bænd/noun
A group of people or things that are united or associated together for a common purpose.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'band' was often linked to a group of warriors bound by oath, suggesting deep loyalty and even the potential for betrayal.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰendh-
“to bind or tie”
Old English
Old English
bendan
“to bind, fasten, or tie together”
Middle English
Middle English
band
“a binding or a group united by a common purpose”
14th Century
Middle French
bande
“a troop or band of people”
Modern English
English
band
“a group of people or things working together”