The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Bandy \Ban"dy\, n.; pl. Bandies (-d[i^]z). [Cf. F. band['e],
   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.
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   2. The game played with such a club; hockey; shinney; bandy
      ball.
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