Banda
/ˈbæn.də/noun
A band, strip, or group; in some contexts, a gang or musical ensemble.
Did you know?Banda ultimately comes from a Germanic root meaning “to bind,” the same ancient idea behind words for bands, bonds, and even binding agreements.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhendh-
“to bind, tie, fasten”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*bandą
“something tied or bound; a strip or band”
Old English
English
band
“a bond, fetter, or binding strip”
Old French
Old French
bande
“band, strip, ribbon; troop or company”
Middle English
English
bande
“a strip, band, or group of people”
Modern English
English
band
“a strip, ribbon, or organized group”