waistcloth
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of waistcloth
Example Sentences
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"Izár," the man's waistcloth opposed to the Ridá or shoulder-cloth, is also the sheet of white calico worn by the poorer Egyptian women out of doors and covering head and hands.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
"Fútah", a napkin, a waistcloth, the Indian Zones alluded to by the old Greek travellers.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 07 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
He ran to the pond hard by, soaked the end of his waistcloth in water, sprinkled it over the young Brahman, raised him from the ground, and placed him sitting against the wall.
From Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance by Burton, Isabel, Lady
For instance, they have doors and verandahs to their huts, work skins perfectly, and wear a waistcloth and not a moocha.
From Maiwa's Revenge by Haggard, Henry Rider
A man, before now, has, as he rode, unwound his waistcloth, and twisted it round his horse's neck, for further security against the saddle's slipping back.
From In the Tail of the Peacock by Savory, Isabel
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