sabretacheEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishsabretache /ˈsabətɑːʃ , ˈsabətaʃ , ˈseɪbətɑːʃ , ˈseɪbətaʃ / ▸ noun historical a flat satchel on long straps worn by some cavalry and horse artillery officers from the left of the waist-belt. – ORIGIN early 19th century: from French, from German Säbeltasche, from Säbel ‘sabre’ + Tasche ‘pocket’.