Black Shirt

noun

1. a member of a fascist organization, especially the Italian Fascist militia, wearing a black shirt as part of the uniform.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Black Shirt¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Simons, dressed in black trousers and a black shirt, took his bow and gave the audience a wave.

From The Daily Beast

Roger Federer has glided through in a stylish black shirt with blood red trim, as if to signal there will be blood.

From The Daily Beast

Her searching fingers found the torn black shirt in a pocket and a knife in another.

From Project Gutenberg

Their distinguishing badge (which would now probably be a black shirt) was a red cap.

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A man in a cap, black shirt,18 and high boots, walked up to Elisaveta.

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I made my father put away his black shirt and dress up in an American white shirt and starched collar.

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But, O Knud the Bear, thou wilt off with that black shirt of thine when this sun is higher.

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