sword belt

noun

sword belt

First recorded in 1515–25

Edward chose a hat and a plain sword-belt, paid for them, and desired the man to carry them to the hostelrie.

He once more hitched at his sword belt, and this time the movement held the elements of a threat.

He drew up his soft leather boots and shifted his heavy sword belt, which bore a huge brass buckle.

The adventurer unhooked his thumbs from his sword belt and twirled his moustache.

Its true, said he, with a hitch at his sword belt and a flush upon his face, that I have taken no side yet in this quarrel.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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