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

And while Black Shirt doesn’t do meals, it has perfected the art of bar snacks – serving popcorn, pretzels, beef jerky and pickles.

From The Guardian • Oct. 6, 2016

Following the philosophy: “Do one thing and do it better than anyone else,” Black Shirt only brews red ales – and boy, does them well.

From The Guardian • Oct. 6, 2016

He was dressed in the Black Shirt of the Fascisti and, although somewhat paler than usual, appeared to be in perfect health.

From Time Magazine Archive

All Black Shirt divisions in the zone south of Naples were mustered out in patrolling parties.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last autumn Boake Carter produced Black Shirt Black Skin, in which he glibly explained all about the Italo-Ethiopian conflict in 178 pages.

From Time Magazine Archive