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pannier

noun pan·nier \ˈpan-yər, ˈpa-nē-ər\

Definition of PANNIER

: a large container: as

a : a basket often carried on the back of an animal or the shoulders of a person

b : one of a pair of packs or baskets hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)

a : one of a pair of hoops formerly used to expand women's skirts at the sides

b : an overskirt draped at the sides of a skirt for an effect of fullness

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pan·nier also pan·ier \ˈpan-yər, ˈpa-nē-ər\

Middle English panier, from Anglo-French paner, panier, from Latin panarium, from panis bread — more at food

First Known Use: 13th century

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noun pan·nier \ˈpan-yər, ˈpan-ē-ər\

: a covered basket holding surgical instruments and medicines for a military ambulance

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