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noun
A wide military belt, usually leather, supported by a strap going diagonally over the right shoulder.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
leather belt supported by a strap over the right shoulder
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: belt
History
Named after British general Sam Browne, who wore such a belt after losing an arm in battle.
Across languages
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