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

/ ˈbændəˌliːn /

noun

1. a glutinous hair dressing, used (esp formerly) to keep the hair in place

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandoline¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandoline¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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