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sabretasche
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sabretasche, n. [F. sabretache, G. säbeltasche; säbel saber + tasche a pocket.].
A leather case or pocket worn by cavalry at the left side, suspended from the sword belt. Campbell (Dict. Mil. Sci.). [1913 Webster]
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