Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*bʰendʰ-
9 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *bʰendʰ-, most common first.
- bandA strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.
- bondA document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
- bendTo cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
- bonnetA type of hat, once widely worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin; now uncommonly worn except in certain religious sects.
- bandanaA large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.
- disbandTo break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse.
- antipathyOften followed by against, between, for, or to: a (deep) feeling of dislike or repugnance, normally towards a person and less often towards a thing, often without any conscious reasoning; aversion, distaste, hostility; (countable) an instance of this.
- booseA stall for an animal (usually a cow).
- sprachbundA group of languages sharing a number of areal features (similar grammar, vocabulary, etc.) which are primarily due to language contact rather than cognation.