Bandage
/ˈbæn.dɪdʒ/noun
A strip of material used to bind a wound or support an injured body part.
Did you know?Bandage ultimately comes from the same ancient root as words for binding and bonds, the idea being that healing begins by tying something back together.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰendʰ-
“to bind, tie”
Late Latin
Latin
bandum
“a strip, banner, or band”
Old French
Old French
bande
“a strip, band, or ribbon”
14th Century
English
band
“a strip or binding for fastening or tying”
17th Century
English
bandage
“a strip of material used for binding or dressing a wound”
Modern English
English
bandage
“a strip of material used to cover and support an injury”