Bandit

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbændɪt/

Origin

Borrowing from it bandito, from Late Latin bannire ("to proclaim").

Funk, W. J., Word origins and their romantic stories, New York, Wilfred Funk, Inc.

Full definition of bandit

Noun

1. one who robs others
2. an outlaw
3. one who cheats others
4. (military) An enemy aircraft.