SABRETACHE


Meaning of SABRETACHE in English

ˈsābə(r)ˌtash, ˈsab-, -taash, -taish noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from German säbeltasche, from säbel saber (from Middle High German sabel, sebel ) + tasche pocket, from Old High German tasca purse, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin tasca task, remuneration — more at saber , task

: a flat leather case formerly worn suspended on the left from the saber belt by men of some cavalry units

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