sword belt

American

noun

a military belt from which a sword may be hung.

sword belt British

noun

a belt with a sling or strap for a sword

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Etymology

Origin of sword belt

First recorded in 1515–25

Example Sentences

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A tiny Sutton Hoo-era gold and garnet mount for an Anglo-Saxon warrior's sword belt has been found during a metal detecting event.

From BBC

The sword was briefly clipped to the King's coronation sword belt and then after a proclamation by the archbishop.

From BBC

Charles will also wear his grandfather's 'Colobium Sindonis' - a white linen shift-like tunic, and the sword belt he wore, again eschewing the tradition of having a new one made.

From Reuters

The sword belt from 1937, also known as the Coronation Girdle, is made of embroidered cloth of gold and has a gold buckle stamped with national emblems.

From BBC

It is tradition for recent monarchs to reuse garments, just as King Charles is, but they usually have a new coronation sword belt and glove to be used during the ceremony.

From BBC

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