money belt

noun

1. a belt with a concealed section for holding money.

Word History and Origins

Origin of money belt¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

I agreed to let the Princess be the stakeholder—she may hold your word, and my money-belt.

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They found bank-notes in the man's pocket and considerable gold worn in a money-belt around his waist.

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Making the Russian strip off his shirt, he unhooked the money belt, and while Garry held his light, examined the pockets.

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This fellow has a chamois money belt on, and unless I'm greatly mistaken, that's where the jewels are.

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Professor Zepplin thrust a hand under his outside belt, drawing from his money belt a small package of folded bills.

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