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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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 • May 1, 2023

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 • May 1, 2023

Even before the statue was dedicated, the New York Times had praised the realistically treated sword, belt and uniform but described Dupont’s hands as “somewhat neglected and uncharacteristic.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2015

And the sword belt of William B. Travis, the hero commander.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2014

Lord Ramsay soon appeared as well, buckling on his sword belt as he made his way to the front of the hall.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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