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单词 sabretache
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Definition of sabretache in English:

sabretache

noun ˈsabətaʃˈseɪbərˌtæʃ
historical
  • A flat satchel on long straps worn by some cavalry and horse artillery officers from the left of the waist-belt.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Knowing myself too great a sinner to merit so sacred a morsel, I slipped it into my sabretache, and wish myself near E., whose innocence might allow her to eat it without sacrilege.
    • Commanders needed maps and notebooks, and the sabretache, hanging from the waist-belt, not only housed pen, ink, and paper but also provided a convenient writing surface.
    • Away to his left Roger Palmer was scribbling a note on the smooth surface of his sabretache.

Origin

Early 19th century: from French, from German Säbeltasche, from Säbel 'sabre' + Tasche 'pocket'.

 
 

Definition of sabretache in US English:

sabretache

nounˈsābərˌtaSHˈseɪbərˌtæʃ
historical
  • A flat satchel on long straps worn by some cavalry and horse artillery officers from the left of the waist-belt.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Knowing myself too great a sinner to merit so sacred a morsel, I slipped it into my sabretache, and wish myself near E., whose innocence might allow her to eat it without sacrilege.
    • Commanders needed maps and notebooks, and the sabretache, hanging from the waist-belt, not only housed pen, ink, and paper but also provided a convenient writing surface.
    • Away to his left Roger Palmer was scribbling a note on the smooth surface of his sabretache.

Origin

Early 19th century: from French, from German Säbeltasche, from Säbel ‘saber’ + Tasche ‘pocket’.

 
 
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