Definition of Sam Browne belt

1. Noun. Leather belt supported by a strap over the right shoulder.

Generic synonyms: Belt
Group relationships: Military Uniform

Definition of Sam Browne belt

1. Noun. a wide military belt, usually leather, which is supported by a strap going diagonally over the right shoulder ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sam Browne Belt

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Salviniaceae
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Sam Adams
Sam Brown belt
Sam Browne belt (current term)
Sam Goldwyn
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Literary usage of Sam Browne belt

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Washington Close-ups: Intimate Views of Some Public Figures by Edward George Lowry (1921)
"One of his very first orders was: "On and after July 15, 1921, the Sam Browne belt will be worn at all times by all commissioned officers outside their ..."

2. America in France by Frederick Palmer (1918)
"VII MANY PROBLEMS Problem of the Sam Browne belt—Problem of our uniform—Problems as to driving our automobiles, regulations for civilian visitors, ..."

3. America in France by Frederick Palmer (1918)
"VII MANY PROBLEMS Problem of the Sam Browne belt—Problem of our ... When our officers appeared in the Sam Browne belt it meant that all officers coming to ..."

4. America in France by Frederick Palmer (1918)
"VII MANY PROBLEMS Problem of the Sam Browne belt—Problem of our uniform—Problems as to driving our automobiles, regulations for civilian visitors, ..."

5. Details of Military Medical Administration by Joseph Herbert Ford (1918)
"41 (UR) Circular, headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, states: "In addition to the prescribed field belt, the Sam Browne belt with single sling will ..."

6. Washington Close-ups: Intimate Views of Some Public Figures by Edward George Lowry (1921)
"One of his very first orders was: "On and after July 15, 1921, the Sam Browne belt will be worn at all times by all commissioned officers outside their ..."

7. America in France by Frederick Palmer (1918)
"VII MANY PROBLEMS Problem of the Sam Browne belt—Problem of our uniform—Problems as to driving our automobiles, regulations for civilian visitors, ..."

8. America in France by Frederick Palmer (1918)
"VII MANY PROBLEMS Problem of the Sam Browne belt—Problem of our ... When our officers appeared in the Sam Browne belt it meant that all officers coming to ..."

9. America in France by Frederick Palmer (1918)
"VII MANY PROBLEMS Problem of the Sam Browne belt—Problem of our uniform—Problems as to driving our automobiles, regulations for civilian visitors, ..."

10. Details of Military Medical Administration by Joseph Herbert Ford (1918)
"41 (UR) Circular, headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, states: "In addition to the prescribed field belt, the Sam Browne belt with single sling will ..."

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