Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Mil.) A leather case or pocket worn by cavalry at the left side, suspended from the sword belt.

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  • noun military, dated A leather case or pocket worn by cavalry at the left side, suspended from the swordbelt.

Etymologies

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French sabretache, from German.

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  • A hussar must dress with panache

    From spurs to his sash and mustache;

    And he must afford

    A damascene sword

    Adorned with a fine sabretache.

    September 21, 2016

  • I've always seen this spelt sabretache

    September 26, 2016