yvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

bandoline

[ ban-dl-een, -dl-in ]

noun

  1. a mucilaginous preparation made from quince seeds and used for smoothing, glossing, or waving the hair.


bandoline

/ ˈæԻəˌː /

noun

  1. a glutinous hair dressing, used (esp formerly) to keep the hair in place
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

yvlog History and Origins

Origin of bandoline1

1840–50; < French bandeau bandeau + -line < Latin linere to anoint, smear
Discover More

yvlog History and Origins

Origin of bandoline1

C19: bando- , from French bandeau + -line , from Latin linere to smear
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Bandoline, ban′do-lin, n. a gummy substance used for stiffening the hair and keeping it in shape.

From

They use clay for the same purpose as ladies of civilisation used the perfumed bandoline.

From

The use of this kind of pillow or support was formerly imperative for the men and is still to the women for the protection of the head-dress from ruin and the bedclothes from the bandoline.

From

Another.—I furnish you with an excellent form of Bandoline, much more quickly made than others.

From

Have a small packet of powdered gum dragon by you, and when you require any fresh bandoline, take a tea-spoonful of the powder, and pour enough of boiling water on it to make a small bottle full.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement