BANDY

Meaning

To give and receive reciprocally; to exchange.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French bander (“to bandy at tennis”), with -y, -ie added due to influence from Spanish and Portuguese bandear and/or Old Occitan bandir (“to throw”), from the same root as English band. Compare also with banter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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