sword belt

noun

1. a military belt from which a sword may be hung.

sword belt

noun

1. a belt with a sling or strap for a sword

Word History and Origins

Origin of sword belt¹

First recorded in 1515–25

Example Sentences

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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