Ban″dy, n.; pl.Bandies (–dĭz). [Cf. F. bandé, p. p. of bander to bind, to bend (a bow), to bandy, fr. bande. See Band, n.] 1. A club bent at the lower part for striking a ball at play; a hockey stick. Johnson.
2. The game played with such a club; hockey; shinney; bandy ball.