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Sam Browne belt en · NOUN

Etymology

Named after British general Sam Browne, who wore such a belt after losing an arm in battle.

Meanings

  1. A wide military belt, usually leather, supported by a strap going diagonally over the right shoulder.
    • You see that? The moths haven't got this, then. - You kept the old Sam Browne all these years? - Certainly. - And kept it polished. Might come in useful. 1987, Hope and Glory, (Please provide the book title or journal name):

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Translations (5)

de Koppeltragegestell (belt supported by a strap) · de Koppel mit Schulterriemen (belt supported by a strap) · sv ententekoppel (belt supported by a strap) · fi komentovyö (belt supported by a strap) · yue 天地線 /天地线 (belt supported by a strap)