"Band" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH

In old Scotch law. A proclamation calling out a military force

A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of
carved foliage, of color, or of brickwork, etc.

A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th
centuries.

In Gothic architecture, the molding, or suite of moldings,
which encircles the pillars and small shafts.

A stripe, streak, or other mark transverse to the axis of
the body.

A narrow strip of cloth or other material on any article
of dress, to bind, strengthen, ornament, or complete it.

A fillet, strap, or any narrow ligament with which a thing
is encircled, or fastened, or by which a number of things are tied,
bound together, or confined; a fetter.

To unite in a troop, company, or confederacy.

That which serves as the means of union or connection
between persons; a tie.

To mark with a band.

A bond

A number of musicians who play together upon portable
musical instruments, especially those making a loud sound, as certain
wind instruments (trumpets, clarinets, etc.), and drums, or cymbals.

A company of persons united in any common design,
especially a body of armed men.

To confederate for some common purpose; to unite; to
conspire together.

Pledge; security.

A belt or strap.

To bind or tie with a band.

To bandy; to drive away.

imp. of Bind.

Two strips of linen hanging from the neck in front as part
of a clerical, legal, or academic dress.

A space between elevated lines or ribs, as of the fruits
of umbelliferous plants.