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

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

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

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