Black Shirt

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Black Shirt

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The missing man was wearing a white turban, black shorts, black shirt and a black vest.

From Los Angeles Times

And it comes after employees brought legal action earlier this month against the coffee chain for changing the employee dress code — requiring a solid black shirt and khaki, black or blue denim bottoms — but allegedly refusing to reimburse workers who had to buy new clothes.

From Los Angeles Times

Mahdawi, with wavy black hair, glasses, and a sharp black shirt, looked more restless than celebratory.

From Slate

Wearing a black suit and black shirt, Brain showed no emotion as the jury foreman delivered the verdicts.

From BBC

Police say the suspect was last seen wearing a black shirt and carrying a rifle.

From BBC