sabretache

/ ˈsæbəˌtæʃ /

noun

1. a leather case suspended from a cavalryman's saddle

Word History and Origins

Origin of sabretache¹

C19: via French from German Säbeltasche sabre pocket

Example Sentences

Then he took up his curved sword; but this he secured to the broad sabretache over his shoulder.

From Project Gutenberg

When riding without their waggons, they moved with a change of linen in a small sabretache of tiger-skin, appended to the saddle, while in a haversack was a good store of dried meat, hard-boiled eggs when they were to be had, and biscuit; in short, sufficient, on a pinch, for a good day’s meal.

From Project Gutenberg

Much may be said upon all sides in this matter: the jacket would now be deemed too familiar without a sword and sabretache; the frock might be considered as slovenly; about the habit-de-cour there can be no dispute; as for the dress-coat, it ought to be sent to Monmouth Street; waistcoats should be given to your valet.

From Project Gutenberg

Now, look here'—as he spoke he drew from his sabretache five bills for one hundred pounds each; 'you see I am similarly prepared.

From Project Gutenberg

While thus occupied, I felt something heavy clink against my leg, and opening the sabretache, discovered a purse containing upwards of forty golden Napoleons and some silver.

From Project Gutenberg