sam browne belt

Sam Browne belt

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Definitions of sam browne belt words

noun sam browne belt a sword belt having a supporting strap over the right shoulder, formerly worn by officers in the U.S. Army, now sometimes worn as part of the uniform by police officers, guards, and army officers in other nations. 1
noun sam browne belt a military officer's wide belt supported by a strap passing from the left side of the belt over the right shoulder 0
noun sam browne belt a military officer's belt with a diagonal strap across the right shoulder, designed to carry the weight of a pistol or sword 0

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; named after its inventor, British general Samuel Browne (1824-1901)

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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