Sam Browne belt
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Named after British general Sam Browne, who wore such a belt after losing an arm in battle.
Noun
[edit]Sam Browne belt (plural Sam Browne belts)
- A wide military belt, usually leather, supported by a strap going diagonally over the right shoulder.
- 1987, Hope and Glory, (Please provide the book title or journal name):
- 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.
Translations
[edit]belt supported by a strap
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See also
[edit]- Sam Browne belt on Wikipedia.Wikipedia