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Sam Browne belt

Syllabification: (Sam Browne belt)
Pronunciation: /sam ˈbroun/

Definition of Sam Browne belt

noun

  • a leather belt with a supporting strap that passes over the right shoulder, worn by army and police officers.

Origin:

early 20th century: named after Sir Samuel J. Browne (1824–1901), the British military commander who invented it

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