First Known Use: 1599
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1bandage
noun ban·dage \ˈban-dij\
: a covering (such as a strip of cloth) that protects or supports part of the body that has been hurt
Full Definition of BANDAGE
1
: a strip of fabric used especially to cover, dress, and bind up wounds
2
: a flexible strip or band used to cover, strengthen, or compress something
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Origin of BANDAGE
Middle French, from bande
2bandage
verb
: to cover or wrap (something) with a bandage
ban·dagedban·dag·ing
Full Definition of BANDAGE
transitive verb
: to bind, dress, or cover with a bandage <bandage a wound> <a bandaged ankle>
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First Known Use of BANDAGE
1774
BANDAGED Defined for Kids
1bandage
noun ban·dage \ˈban-dij\
Definition of BANDAGE for Kids
: a strip of material used to cover and wrap up wounds
2bandage
verb
ban·dagedban·dag·ing
Definition of BANDAGE for Kids
: to cover or wrap up (a wound) with a strip of material
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