sabretache

noun

sa·​bre·​tache

ˈsābə(r)ˌtash,

ˈsab-,

-taash,

-taish

plural -s

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

Word History

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

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