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

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

Like in “The Crow,” when Eric pulls on his tight-fitting, long-sleeve black shirt, paints his face white, and goes out onto the perpetually rain-slicked streets, crow on shoulder, to hunt down bad guys.

From Salon

He was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, according to the department’s bulletin.

From Los Angeles Times

Video footage, which The Times obtained last week, shows one of the workers squaring off before striking the man while the worker’s colleague wearing a black shirt that says “security” jumps into the fray throwing fists.

From Los Angeles Times