safety belt
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of safety belt
First recorded in 1855–60
Words nearby safety belt
safe seat, safe sex, safe space, safe surfing, safety, safety belt, safety car, safety catch, safety chain, safety circuit, safety curtain
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British Dictionary definitions for safety belt
safety belt
noun
another name for seat belt
a belt or strap worn by a person working at a great height and attached to a fixed object to prevent him from falling
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